Banking Outage Leaves Customers Without Account Access
A banking outage is causing online banking disruptions at dozens of major banks, affecting Zelle, BillPay, and direct deposits.
New FAFSA Rule Could Cut Pell for Middle Class
The GOP’s proposed Pell rule would cut aid for students with higher Student Aid Index scores, even if their income is under the poverty threshold.
IRS Boosts 2026 HSA Contribution Limits
IRS raises 2026 HSA contribution limits to $4,400 for individuals and $8,750 for families.
Student Loan IDR Forgiveness Tracker Disappeared
StudentAid.gov removed the IDR forgiveness tracker while legal battles question forgiveness authority under several IDR plans.
The Legal Pause On ICR And PAYE Forgiveness
Why legal challenges have halted loan forgiveness in ICR and PAYE plans, and what it could mean moving forward.
Trump Targets College Accreditation And Higher Ed Policies
Trump signs orders to revamp education policy, focusing on college ROI, trade jobs, and foreign funding at U.S. universities.
Bilt Adds Student Loan Payments As Reward Option
Bilt Rewards adds student loan repayment as a redemption option. Earn points by paying rent and use them to reduce your loan balance.
Deferment And Forbearance Are Not Student Loan Default
There’s a lot of confusion about whether the SAVE forbearance, other deferments, or $0 payments are considered defaulted for student loans.
Student Loan Collections Resume May 5: What to Know
Student loan collections restart May 5. Defaulted borrowers face garnishment unless they act now to resolve loans.
Dow Drops Nearly 1,000 Points As Trump Escalates Fed Feud
Dow drops 1,000 points as Trump renews Fed attacks and tariffs unsettle markets. S&P 500 and Nasdaq also fall sharply.
FAFSA Completions Up 60% This Year
Class of 2025 FAFSA completions rise 60%, but rates still trail pre-pandemic levels.