How To Get A Student Loan (Federal and Private)
About two-thirds of families borrow student loans to pay for college – but can be confusing on how to get a student loan, especially...
Canvas Hack Hits Nearly 9,000 Schools And Interrupts Online Access Right Before Finals
A cyberattack on Canvas, the learning management system used by thousands of K-12 schools, colleges, and universities, knocked the platform...
This Week In College And Money News: May 8, 2026
This week’s stories share a common thread: the new federal student loan rules taking effect July 1 are going to be forcing real...
How America Plans for College 2026: Key Stats
Key Points 95% of U.S. high school students plan to continue their education after graduation, and 82% of families say it will be worth the...
Cosigner Release on Private Student Loans: The Truth
Key Points 90% denial rate: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that roughly 9 out of 10 borrowers who applied for cosigner...
Education Department’s New Rules May Block PAYE Enrollment Before July 1 Deadline
Federal student loan borrowers wanting to enroll in the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) plan as their next move after SAVE may have a much narrower...
Credit Union Student Loans: Guide To Direct vs. Partner Programs
Key Points The credit union private student loan market splits into three models: credit unions that originate their own loans, credit...
College Students Expect $80,000 Starting Salaries — The Real Number Is $24,000 Less
College students graduating this spring expect to earn $80,004 one year after graduation. The actual average is $56,153 — a $23,851 gap...
Best Investment Accounts For Teens In 2026
Teaching a teen to invest is one of the highest-return moves a family can make to build generational wealth. A few hundred dollars invested...
Best High-Yield Savings Rates for May 4, 2026: Up to 5%
High-yield savings account rates finally saw their first major dips of 2026 – with another group of major banks reducing rates last...