StudentAid.gov Goes Dark This Weekend—Days Before New Repayment Plans Launch
The extended maintenance window locks borrowers out of logins, the FAFSA, and the income-driven repayment application just as 7 million...
Parents and College Loans in 2026: Cosigner Release and Parent PLUS Rate Changes
Key Points The 2026–27 Parent PLUS loan carries a 9.07% fixed interest rate plus a 4.228% origination fee, which makes it the most...
Best Student Loan Refinance Rates for June 25, 2026: Credible Leads At 3.59%
Student loan refinance rates have held steady throughout the first part of 2026 as the Fed has held interest rates steady. As of June 25,...
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s “Professional Degree” Rule Days Before Loan Caps Hit
A federal judge paused the Education Department’s narrow “professional degree” rule, but the new $100K and $200K federal...
Borrowers Sue to Stop SAVE Plan’s July Shutdown as Forced Plan Switches Loom
Four borrowers want a judge to stop the July transition of millions of loans out of SAVE. History suggests the timeline won’t...
Tax Deductions For 529 Plan Contributions By State
One of the big perks of using a 529 plan to save for college is that many states offer tax deductions for 529 plan contributions. Other...
Bipartisan Push Would Cap Federal Student Loan Interest at 2%
A long-stalled bill to cap federal student loan interest at 2% is getting a procedural push just as payments climb for millions of...
Best 12-Month CD Rates for June 24, 2026: Up to 4.15%
Certificates of deposit (CDs) have seen rates rising, despite major banks lowering the rates on theri savings accounts. As of June 24,...
UConn Freezes Tuition for Second Straight Year Despite $83.5 Million Budget Gap
UConn’s Board of Trustees last week adopted a fiscal year 2027 budget that holds tuition flat at Storrs and the regional campuses for...
What You’ll Actually Earn With CIT Bank’s 4.10% APY: $5k To $100k
CIT Bank’s six-month 4.10% annual percentage yield (APY) boost¹ on its Platinum Savings account is one of the highest savings rates...