Author: Robert Farrington

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53% Of College Students Feel Pressured By Social Media To Overspend

A new WalletHub survey of college students paints a picture of a generation under financial strain — questioning the financial return on...

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Best Medical School Student Loans And Financial Aid

Key Points Medical students should pay for medical school using federal student loans first, and then supplementing with private loans as a...

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Best Parent Student Loans For College

About 18% of parents take out parent student loans to pay for their children’s college education.  When a child’s financial aid...

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This Week In College And Money News: May 1, 2026

The student loan overhaul is now finalized. This week, the Education Department published its landmark rule implementing the new borrowing...

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Best Student Loan Refinance Rates for April 30, 2026: Credible Leads At 3.66%

Student loan refinance rates have held steady throughout the first part of 2026 as the Fed has held interest rates steady. As of April 30,...

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Teen Brokerage vs. UTMA: Key Differences Explained

Key Points Teen brokerage accounts like Fidelity Youth are owned and controlled by the teen, while UGMA/UTMA custodial accounts are owned...

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Idaho Approves Largest Tuition Hike in Three Years

Idaho’s State Board of Education approved tuition increases of 4.4% to 4.7% across the state’s four-year public universities on...

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Fed Holds Rates Steady In Rare 8-4 Split: What It Means For Savings, CDs, And Mortgages

The Federal Reserve held the benchmark federal funds rate steady at its April 29 meeting, but the decision came with a rare 8-4 dissent,...

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Best 12-Month CD Rates for April 29, 2026: Up to 4.15%

Certificates of deposit (CDs) remain one of the most reliable short-term savings tools, especially for those seeking guaranteed returns as...

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