Paper Trading And Practice Accounts: Where To Learn To Trade
Paper trading in practice accounts (also called “simulated” or “virtual” accounts) allows you to trade stocks,...
PSLF Strategy in 2026: New Employer Rule, RAP Plan, and Parent PLUS Changes
Key Points The SAVE Plan is ending. Borrowers pursuing PSLF should switch to IBR or another qualifying income-driven plan ASAP. The RAP...
Best Student Loan Rates for March 24, 2026: Abe Leads At 2.65%
Student loan rates have continued to remain steady as the Federal Reserve held rates steady. As of March 24, 2026, private student loan...
What Are Ghost Students? Financial Aid Fraud Explained
Key Points Scammers are using stolen identities and AI-powered bots to enroll fake “ghost students” at colleges across the country,...
Best High-Yield Savings Rates for March 23, 2026: Up to 5%
High-yield savings account rates have basically held steady this month, despite some major banks dropping their rates (they weren’t...
Why Is College So Expensive? 5 Forces Behind Rising Tuition Costs
A single year of undergraduate study (tuition, fees, room and board) used to cost just $1,286 during the 1963-64 academic year, according...
576,000+ Borrowers Still Stuck in Student Loan Repayment Plan Backlog
Key Points A court filing shows 576,609 borrowers remain stuck in a repayment plan processing backlog, down from 1.4 million in July 2025....
200,000 Borrowers Await Ninth Circuit Ruling on $12 Billion Student Loan Settlement
Exterior view of the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Key Points The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments today on...
Spousal IRA: How Non-Working Spouses Can Still Save for Retirement
Key Points A non-working spouse can contribute up to an IRA, as long as the household has enough earned income to cover the contribution....
This Week In College And Money News: March 20, 2026
Colleges are facing mounting pressure from multiple directions: federal policy, financial strain, and shifting student behavior. This...