“No Tax On Tips” Bill Clears Senate With Zero Opposition
The Senate passed the No Tax on Tips Act, allowing workers to deduct up to $25K in reported tips from income taxes.
House Renames MAGA Account To Trump Account
House Republicans renamed the MAGA Account as the Trump Account in a last-minute budget bill change.
Financial Aid Offices Sound Alarm On Student Aid Chaos
A new survey finds financial aid offices are facing delays and poor support from the Department of Education after major staff cuts.
PAYE Plan Not An Option For Some Student Loan Borrowers
Some borrowers report the PAYE plan is missing from some IDR applications on StudentAid.gov, sparking confusion and concern.
Student Loan Chaos Grows Amid Policy Proposals And Errors
Congress fails on the first round to pass student loan reform bill as SAVE errors and IDR backlog create more confusion.
SAVE Borrowers Get Wrong Forbearance Notices
SAVE plan borrowers are getting false alerts that their loan payments are restarting. Here’s what’s really going on.
MAGA Account And A $1,000 Baby Bonus: What To Know
MAGA accounts are proposed child savings plans with limited tax perks. Here’s how they compare to 529s.
2 Million IDR Applications Bogged Down By Delays
The Education Department says nearly 2 million IDR applications and 49,000 PSLF buyback requests are still unprocessed, with no firm timeline in place.
Should You Leave PAYE Or ICR Student Loan Plans Due To Uncertainty?
PAYE and ICR forgiveness is on hold, but PSLF remains available. Here’s why you likely shouldn’t leave the PAYE or ICR student loan plans right now.
Common Dorm Room Disasters That Could Cost You Big
If you’re living in a dorm or on-campus this fall, you need to understand what could happen, how much it could cost, and how to protect yourself.
Proposed College Endowment Tax Hike: What to Know
Lawmakers propose raising college endowment taxes from 1.4% to 21%. Learn how this could impact students, tuition, and research.