Status Report: Student Loan IDR Backlog Still Near 800,000
Key Points The Education Department reports 802,730 income-driven repayment (IDR) applications pending as of November 30, down from earlier...
Best High-Yield Savings Rates for December 15, 2025: Up to 5%
High-yield savings account rates have surprisingly held steady after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates last week. As of December 15,...
How Students Can Avoid The Full Cost of College
Key Points The posted price is not the price most families pay, especially for low- and middle-income households. There are entire...
Best Bank Accounts For Early Direct Deposit In 2026
Waiting for your paycheck or tax refund to hit your bank account can be stressful — especially when bills, rent, or groceries are due. In...
Why Private Lenders May Not Replace Grad PLUS
Key Points With Grad PLUS ending for new loans after July 1, 2026, the new federal caps ($20,500 for graduate students and $50,000 for...
Student Loan Delinquencies Hit New High as Borrowers Face Fresh Uncertainty
Key Points Two in three student loans are not being actively repaid, and a quarter of loans requiring a payment are already delinquent. A...
Grad PLUS Loans Will Be Ending In 2026
Key Points The Big Beautiful Bill eliminates Grad PLUS loans beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Graduate students will face stricter...
This Week In College And Money News: December 12, 2025
Students and families faced a wave of updates this week touching financial aid, student loan repayment, admissions strategy, and federal...