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April 21, 2026

Roth vs. Traditional IRA 2026: A Decision Tree With The New IRS Limits

Use this 2026 IRA decision tree to choose between Roth or Traditional in six yes/no steps, using the latest IRS contribution limits and income phase-outs.

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April 20, 2026

Graduate PLUS Loans Confirmed Included In Federal Borrowing Cap Starting July 2026

The Department of Education confirmed Graduate PLUS loans will count toward the new $257,500 OBBBA lifetime borrowing limit starting July 1, 2026.

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April 20, 2026

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April 19, 2026

Louisiana Wants Students To Repay State Scholarships If They Drop Out

Louisiana HB 385 would force TOPS scholarship recipients to repay award money if they drop out or lose eligibility. Here’s what the bill says.

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April 19, 2026

Do You Have To Report Private Scholarships To Your College?

Colleges say you must report scholarships, but federal law doesn’t require it. Here’s what’s really behind scholarship displacement.

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April 18, 2026

Fidelity Adds 100+ ETFs to $100 Service Fee List Starting June 2026

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April 18, 2026

Senate Democrats Move To Repeal Education Freedom Tax Credit Before 2027 Launch

30 Democratic senators introduced a bill to repeal the Education Freedom Tax Credit before it takes effect in 2027.

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April 17, 2026

Intuit Faces Class Action Over TurboTax Refund Advances to Active-Duty Military

New class action lawsuit alleges TurboTax refund advance loans violated the Military Lending Act by overcharging active-duty service members.

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April 17, 2026

This Week In College And Money News: April 17, 2026

Hampshire College closes, student loans get auto-discharged, Georgia raises tuition, and PSLF faces new threats. This week’s college and money news.

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Dollarwise Review: A Simple Budgeting App

Dollarwise is a simple budgeting app built on the 50/30/20 budget rule. Find out how it works, what it costs, and whether it’s worth the price.

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April 16, 2026

California Tops List of States With Highest Student Aid Fraud at $171 Million

The Department of Education says FAFSA identity verification blocked $1B+ in student aid fraud. California led with $171M prevented. Here’s the state-by-state breakdown.

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