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January 24, 2026

Three Myths About Leaving the SAVE Plan — and What Borrowers Should Know

Borrowers hear warnings about delays, consolidation, and interest when leaving SAVE. Here’s what actually happens under current rules.

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Use our free capital gains tax calculator to help you estimate how much in taxes you’ll owe on your capital gains for 2026.

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January 23, 2026

No-Student Loan Colleges: What To Know And Gotchas To Avoid

No-loan colleges are designed to ensure students can attend college without student loans. But these financial aid policies have pros and cons.

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January 23, 2026

This Week In College And Money News: January 23, 2026

Tuition-free college expands, wage garnishment returns, forgiveness deadlines approach, and states cut college costs earlier.

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January 23, 2026

Can President Trump Reverse Student Loan Forgiveness?

Can President Trump claw back student loan forgiveness? Understand the legal limits and what borrowers need to know about future forgiveness changes.

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January 23, 2026

Zolve Review: Seamlessly Build Your Credit

Zolve is a fintech platform that makes credit building simple and accessible for everyone, even people who don’t reside in the U.S. 

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January 22, 2026

New Bill Would Expand Definition Of Professional Degrees

A new House bill would expand which graduate degrees qualify for higher federal student loan limits as Grad PLUS loans end in 2026.

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Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche: Which Debt Payoff Method Is Best?

We examine the pros and cons of the debt snowball vs. debt avalanche to help you decide which payoff method is best for you.

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Admissions
January 21, 2026

How Does A College Admissions Waitlist Work?

Being placed on a college admissions waitlist can be discouraging, but all is not lost. Here are some steps to take if you’re waitlisted. Learn more.

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January 21, 2026

Best Tax Software For Students (And Student Loan Borrowers)

If you have student loans, affordable tax software can be hard to find. Here’s our pick for the best tax software for student loan borrowers.

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How To Pay Off $10,000 Of Debt In One Year

Paying off debt can feel overwhelming if you don’t where to start. Here’s how to pay off $10,000 of debt in one year – step by step.

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