The U.S. Is Taking Harvard To Court Again Over Race In Admissions
Key Points The U.S. Justice Department has sued Harvard University, alleging the school failed to provide detailed admissions data...
Best 12-Month CD Rates for February 18, 2026: Up to 4.05%
Certificates of deposit (CDs) remain one of the most reliable short-term savings tools, especially for those seeking guaranteed returns as...
Navient Borrower Compensation Payments Begin In 2026
Key Points Borrowers named in a 2024 settlement between the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Navient have begun receiving payments...
How To Find The Best Student Loans For Community College
Almost 50% of students borrow student loans for community college. It’s no secret that the cost of going to college and debt from...
Best Student Loan Rates for February 17, 2026: Low as 2.69%
Student loan rates have continued to hold steady over the last week. As of February 17, 2026, private student loan lenders are offering...
Best Law School Student Loans And Rates
Key Points Students looking for law school loans have two options: Federal Direct Loans and private student loans. New caps on federal...
86,000 Public Servants Stuck In 3-Year Loan Forgiveness Queue
Key Points 86,520 PSLF Buyback applications remain pending, with only 2,430 processed in January. At current decision speeds, the backlog...
How To Use A 529 Plan For Private Elementary And High School
You can now use a 529 plan for K-12 public and private school expenses. The late 2017 tax overhaul didn’t just affect Federal income tax...
15 Free Hobbies That Require No Money But Are Fun!
I’m a huge proponent of earning more to achieve your financial goals. But, at the same time, I don’t dismiss the need to save...
Education Department Reports Smaller IDR Backlog But No Forgiveness
Key Points IDR application backlog continued to drop, with just 626,412 outstanding applications to be processed. No income-driven...