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August 6, 2026

The Hidden Financial Risk Of A Skilled Trades Career

Skilled trades pay well early, but the earnings curve flattens and disability risk rises. Here’s the long-term financial math families should run.

August 5, 2026

Best 12-Month CD Rates for August 5, 2026: Up to 4.40%

Compare 1-year CD rates and find the highest yields for August 5, 2026.

August 5, 2026

Rice University Expands Free Tuition To Families Earning Up To $200,000

Rice University now offers free tuition to families earning up to $200,000 and full room and board under $100,000, starting with fall 2027 students. (147 characters)

August 5, 2026

10 Best Short-Term Investments And Strategies

The best short-term investments for 2026, from high-yield savings and T-bills to CDs and I bonds, plus how to pick based on when you need the money.

August 4, 2026

McMahon Asks Every U.S. College to Publish a Reform Statement by End of 2026

Education Secretary Linda McMahon asked every U.S. college to publish a public reform statement by the end of 2026, answering seven questions on cost and merit.

August 4, 2026

Best Student Loan Rates for August 4, 2026: College Ave And Sallie Mae Lead at 2.09%

Compare today’s student loan rates and see which lenders offer the lowest APRs for August 4, 2026.

August 4, 2026

Senators Introduce MERIT Act To End Legacy Admissions At Accredited Colleges

Six senators introduced the MERIT Act to end legacy and donor admissions preferences by tying college accreditation to the practice. Here’s what it does.