Families Spent $34,019 On College Last Year, Up 10%
Families spent an average of $34,019 on college in 2025-26, up 10%. See how income, scholarships, and loans covered the bill in Sallie Mae’s new report.
Judge Rules Early Decision Antitrust Lawsuit Against 32 Colleges Can Proceed
A federal judge ruled 32 elite colleges must face an antitrust lawsuit alleging early decision agreements inflated tuition and cut financial aid.
401k Contribution And Income Limits (Annual Guide)
401(k) limits increase each year. If you want to max out your retirement account, check out the 2026 401(k) contribution limits.
Best 12-Month CD Rates for August 12, 2026: Up to 4.40%
Compare 1-year CD rates and find the highest yields for August 12, 2026.
Treasury And IRS Detail $1,000 Saver’s Match Coming To Retirement Accounts In 2027
Treasury and the IRS outlined rules for the Saver’s Match, a $1,000 federal retirement match starting in 2027 that replaces the Saver’s Credit.
Fewer Borrowers Are Falling Seriously Behind On Student Loans, Federal Reserve Data Shows
Student loan balances fell $7 billion to $1.65 trillion in Q2 2026, per the New York Fed, and new serious delinquencies dropped sharply from 2025.
New House Bill Would Let Parents Transfer Parent PLUS Loans To Their Kids
House Democrats’ H.R. 9272 would let parents transfer Parent PLUS loans to adult children who can repay, releasing parents from the debt.
Best Student Loan Rates for August 11, 2026: College Ave Leads at 1.97%
Compare today’s student loan rates and see which lenders offer the lowest APRs for August 11, 2026.
50% Of Parents Now Use 529 Plans, But 71% Still Expect To Borrow For College
CSF’s 20th annual survey finds 93% of parents will help fund college, 50% use 529 plans, and 71% still expect debt. See the key savings numbers here.
Best High-Yield Savings Rates for August 10, 2026: Up to 4.15%
Find the high-yield savings account that can help you earn the most interest on your money.
Student Loans For Quarter System Schools
Quarter-system college split your aid three ways instead of two. Here’s how federal and private student loans are disbursed, and where families get caught short.