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Stock Market and Bond Market Decline | Source: The College Investor
April 10, 2025

Bond Market Crisis Could Be Bigger Than The Stock Market Crash

The bond market is under pressure. Find out why that matters for mortgage rates, borrowing costs, and government debt.

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April 9, 2025

Senate Democrats Introduce Bill To Protect SAVE Plan

The SOAR Act would protect and expand the SAVE Plan, but GOP control of Congress makes passage unlikely.

President Donald Trump attends a meeting with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Monday, April 7, 2025. (Pool via AP)
April 8, 2025

Who Could Lose PSLF Under New Restrictions?

New rulemaking may cut off loan forgiveness for teachers, healthcare workers, and others under PSLF. Key details on who’s targeted.

Aerial view of Michigan Wolverines football stadium in Ann Arbor | Photo: njproductions
April 7, 2025

Families Questioning College Value Ahead Of Decision Day

Families are reconsidering college as high costs and economic uncertainty push them to explore affordable alternatives like community college.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks before signing an executive order on tariffs during the Make America Wealthy Again event in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington on April 2, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Sipa USA(Sipa via AP Images)
April 5, 2025

Major Lawsuit Filed To Block Trump’s Latest Tariffs

A conservative legal group filed a new lawsuit against Trump’s tariffs, seeking to block them as unconstitutional.

The Department of Education building is seen the morning after Donald Trump signed an executive order dismantling of the department, in Washington, on March 21, 2025. Whether Trump has the authority under the U.S. constitution to close a congressionally mandated agency remains an unanswered question. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto via AP
April 4, 2025

Trump Administration Faces New Lawsuit Over Education Cuts

New lawsuit argues Trump administration exceeded authority in dismantling vital federal education research agency and other education cuts.

International Stocks | Photo Credit: chungking
April 4, 2025

Are International Stocks A Safer Bet Than U.S. Markets?

Tariffs rattling your portfolio? Here’s how international funds could help reduce risk and keep your investments balanced.

Stock Market Decline | Source: The College Investor
April 3, 2025

Stock Market Crushed Amid Sweeping U.S. Tariff Announcements

Understand the calculation of the new tariffs and their potential impact on the economy and your investments.

Linda McMahon testifies before the Senate Health, Education, and Labor Committee during a nomination hearing as Secretary of Education in Washington DC, USA, on February 13, 2025.
April 3, 2025

Education Dept To Change Rules On PSLF and Repayment Plans

The Department of Education opens rulemaking on PSLF, PAYE, and ICR.

529 Plan Churning | Source: The College Investor
April 3, 2025

States Push Back On 529 Plan Churning With Withdrawal Limits

Some states are cracking down on 529 plan churning (simply running funds through without investing). Learn which rules might reduce your tax savings.

How To Cash Out Your Crypto Or Bitcoin
April 1, 2025

Why More Investors Are Choosing eToro To Trade Stocks & Crypto

eToro is becoming a popular platform to trade stocks and cryptocurrency because of their tools like CopyTrader.

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