Author: Robert Farrington

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IRS Data: Families Paid Just $464 On Average In 529 Plan Penalties

New IRS data shows that the dreaded 529 plan penalty is far less common, and far less painful, than most families fear. According to the...

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HSA Rollover: How To Do It And What To Know

If you’ve changed jobs a few times, there’s a good chance you have more than one Health Savings Account (HSA) sitting with...

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Ninth Circuit Rejects Education Department’s Bid To Delay Loan Forgiveness

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit unanimously rejected (PDF File) the Department of Education’s appeal to delay...

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Common Sense Media Rates Google AI Search An “Unacceptable Risk” For Kids

Common Sense Media’s Youth AI Safety Institute has given Google Search’s AI Overview and AI Mode its lowest possible rating (an...

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Student Loans Without A Cosigner For Juniors And Seniors

Key Points More than 93% of private undergraduate student loans required a cosigner but a small group of lenders now approves upperclassmen...

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Best Student Loan Refinance Rates for July 16, 2026: Credible Leads At 3.63%

Student loan refinance rates have held continued to hold as the Fed has held interest rates steady. As of July 16, 2026, student loan...

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Gov. Pillen Orders $36 Million Mid-Year Cut To University Of Nebraska

The University of Nebraska System must absorb a state funding cut of more than $36 million in the fiscal year that just began, after Gov....

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Millions Leaving SAVE Could Still Owe $0 Per Month — But Most Haven’t Run The Numbers

Key Points Upwards of 7 million borrowers must leave the SAVE plan and pick a new repayment plan within 90 days of servicer notification,...

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Best 12-Month CD Rates for July 15, 2026: Up to 4.15%

Certificates of deposit (CDs) have seen rates rising even more, despite major banks lowering the rates on theri savings accounts.  As of...

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Gallup: Americans’ Confidence In Higher Education Falls To 38% As AI Doubts Grow

Americans’ confidence in higher education slipped to 38% this year, down from 42% in 2025, according to the new Lumina...

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