How Side Hustles Are Helping Grads Tackle Student Loan Debt
Students are turning to side hustles like reselling and freelancing to pay tuition and loans.
Selective Service Rules Every 18-Year-Old Should Know
Selective Service registration is required by law. Here’s what happens if you don’t sign up, and even though it’s no longer on the FAFSA, why you still should.
How U.S. Tax Rules Quietly Penalize Marriage
Marriage penalties in taxes, investments, and benefits may cost families more. Here’s how they work and how they might be fixed.
Should You Wait For PSLF Buyback Or Switch Out Of SAVE Now?
PSLF borrowers stuck in Buyback queues may benefit by switching to IBR or Standard plans. Here’s what to weigh.
Senate Parliamentarian Blocks CFPB Defunding Push
Senate parliamentarian blocks effort to defund CFPB, citing Byrd Rule. Efforts to end the CFPB would require 60 vote majority.
College Not Required: Skills Now Matter More Than Diplomas
45% of employers removed degree requirements for jobs. States are also joining the shift to skills-based hiring.
Banks And Markets Closed For Juneteenth: What to Expect
Banks, credit unions, and the stock and bond markets will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth.
Personal Finance Classes Are Now Mandatory In 28 States
28 states now require high school students to take a personal finance class before graduation. Learn which states made the change in 2025.
New Report: IDR Processing Jumps As Backlog Shrinks Slightly
The Department of Education processed 286K IDR applications in May, but over 1.5 million remain pending, according to the latest status report.
529 Plan Account Balances Just Hit A Record In 2025
529 plan balances jumped to $525B in 2025, driven by a new Roth rollover rule. Here’s why parents are saving more.
Congress Stalls On HSA Contribution Limit Increase
The Senate removed the HSA limit increase from its tax bill, leaving caps unchanged despite high out-of-pocket costs.