How To Save For College: Order Of Operations For Parents
When it comes to how to save for college, there’s a right order of operations that can make things easier for your family.

When it comes to how to save for college, there’s a right order of operations that can make things easier for your family.

Student loan oversight cuts and new federal rules dominate college finance news this week.

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A new GAO report reveals FSA stopped reviewing student loan servicer accuracy last year. Here’s what that means if you have federal student loans.

The dividend aristocrats are stocks that not only pay consistent dividends, but have also raised their dividends every year.

The average 2026 tax refund is $3,742 — up 10.6% from 2025. See what’s driving the increase and what it means for your return.

The IRS created Trump accounts as tax-deferred IRAs for minors. Here’s what parents need to know about contributions, investments, and Roth conversions.

The 8th Circuit reversed the district court’s dismissal of the SAVE lawsuit and ordered the December 2025 settlement entered as final judgment. Here’s what borrowers need to do.

The SAVE settlement also bans REPAYE, the plan used to calculate PSLF Buyback offers. IBR is the likely replacement — and it’s more expensive. Here’s what to do now.

The main tax deadline in 2026 personal taxes is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Find out when taxes are due for estimated taxes and other key dates.

Senators Merkley and Sanders sent an urgent letter to Ed Secretary McMahon demanding a SAVE Plan timeline after a federal court ended the repayment freeze.
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