Why I Sold My Car And Now Uber Everywhere (Uber vs. Owning A Car)
I did something pretty bold back in 2017 – I sold my car and started using Uber and Lyft to get everywhere I need to go. I’d...
Indianapolis Ends Its No-Zero Grading Policy: What It Means for College Readiness
Indianapolis Public Schools can hand out zeros again. On August 27, 2026, the Board of School Commissioners unanimously passed Resolution...
Best Student Loan Rates for September 8, 2026: Ascent Leads at 1.94%
Student loan rates have are getting even more competitive as peak back to school season ends. As of September 8, 2026, private student loan...
New House Bill Blocks 4 Education Department Transfers — And Cuts McMahon’s Travel Funds
Key Points H.R. 10232 would block interagency transfers of four Education Department offices (special education, postsecondary education,...
How Much Should You Have In A 529 Plan By Age
Key Points The average 529 account holds $35,956, and parents who own a 529 have $45,752 saved for college on average. Saving $96 a month...
Best High-Yield Savings Rates for September 7, 2026: Up to 4.15%
High-yield savings account rates held steady to start Septmeber. With the Fed looking at rate increases, banks are using this opportunity...
Who Wins College Scholarships? Sallie Data Shows Early, High-Volume Applicants
Sallie surveyed 511 U.S. scholarship applicants (both students who won at least one award and students who applied but never won) and...
Are There Student Loans That Go Directly To You?
Are There Student Loans That Pay Directly To You? This question is about student loans. No. All qualified education loans are paid directly...
New Bill Would Use IRS Data To Automatically Put Struggling Student Loan Borrowers Into Low Payments
Key Points The SIMPLE Act (H.R. 10220) would require the Department of Education to notify federal borrowers who are 31 days delinquent and...
Senators Demand ED Account for $1 Billion Student Loan Fund as Defaults Hit 9M
Key Points The One Big Beautiful Bill Act set aside $1 billion for the Education Department to cover “administrative costs” of the...