Key Points The published “sticker price” of a college rarely matches what a family pays, and the gap is shaped by financial aid,...

Americans’ financial literacy has slipped to its lowest level in a decade, according to the 2026 TIAA Institute-GFLEC Personal...

High-yield savings account rates have held steady, with some banks even increasing their rates, to start June. As of June 1, 2026, some...

Hampshire College and Anna Maria College have both announced plans to wind down, joining a a list of other colleges that have announced...

Borrowers hunting for the “lowest student loan rate” often grab their calculator, see a promising number and assume that’s what...

Students who enroll, pay housing fees, and physically live on campus are increasingly being funneled into online classes — raising a...

Is wage garnishment ever better than repayment for federal student loans? This question is about wage garnishment for student loan debt....

The IRS released the 2027 inflation-adjusted contribution limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans...

The HSA Contribution Limit for 2026 is $4,400 for self-only, and $8,750 for families. But that’s not the only HSA rules you need to...

Happy 529 Day! It’s our favorite holiday here at The College Investor, and there’s no better day to talk about saving for...