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HSA Contribution Limits And IRS Plan Guidelines

If you have a high-deductible health plan, using an HSA is a way to save & invest. Here are the HSA contribution limits for 2026 and 2027.

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Learn how PSLF Buyback payments are calculated based on income, family size, and duration of the deferment.

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May 29, 2026

This Week In College And Money News: May 29, 2026

Celebrate 529 Day with bonus offers and our Reddit AMA, plus climbing mortgage delinquencies, the grad loan-cap healthcare fight, and new FAFSA hurdles.

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Equitybee Review: Startup Investing And More

Equitybee helps startup employees fund stock option exercises while giving accredited investors access to pre-IPO startup opportunities. Learn more.

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May 28, 2026

UC Faculty Demand SAT Return For STEM Majors After 30x Spike In Students Below High School Math

Over 600 UC faculty are demanding the SAT return for STEM majors by 2027, citing a 30x jump in students testing below high school math level.

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May 28, 2026

Wage Garnishment On Defaulted Student Loans Restarts This Fall

Federal wage garnishment on defaulted student loans restarts this fall. 5M borrowers face 15% paycheck cuts. Three ways to stop it before it starts.

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May 28, 2026

Student Loan Borrowers Are 3.8x More Likely to Be Behind on Their Mortgage in 2026

A Biden-era rule let borrowers qualify using $0 student loan payments. With SAVE struck down, the bill is coming due — here’s the data and impact

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May 27, 2026

Warren Asks GAO To Probe Whether Education Department Cuts Have Crippled College Oversight

Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants GAO to investigate whether Education Department staffing cuts have weakened oversight of colleges receiving Title IV funds.

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Admissions
May 27, 2026

How Much Does SAT Prep Cost On Average?

How much does SAT test prep cost? SAT test prep could be free through online quizzes and books from the library to thousands of dollars for one-on-one tutoring.

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May 26, 2026

Parent PLUS vs. Private Student Loans In 2026

Compare Parent PLUS vs. private loans for college costs. See what works best for your family’s budget and financial future.

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May 26, 2026

How Mandatory College Fees Like SMU’s $8,080 Catch Families Off Guard

Mandatory college student fees can add $2,000 to $8,000 a year to tuition. See average costs, outrageous examples, and how families should plan.

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