Best Student Loan Refinance Rates for December 18, 2025: Low as 3.99%
Student loan refinance rates have started to drop again as the Fed cut rates this week. As of December 18, 2025, student loan refinance...
Graduate Student Loan Limits for 2026: What Borrowers Need to Know
Key Points Grad PLUS loans are ending for new borrowers after June 30, 2026, due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Graduate and...
Stopping Tax Offsets Due To Student Loan Debt
For anyone getting a refund, tax season is the best time of year. But for those who have defaulted on their federal student loans, their...
False Default Notices Reported by Student Loan Borrowers
Key Points Some federal student loan borrowers report seeing incorrect “loans in default” notices on StudentAid.gov after a recent...
Best Student Loan Rates for December 16, 2025: Low as 2.79%
Student loan rates have dropped after the Fed rate cut last week. As of December 16, 2025, private student loan lenders are offering fixed...
Why Your 2026 Tax Return Could Be Delayed
Key Points Tax season may start later than usual. IRS leadership has indicated the filing season could open around mid-February 2026, due...
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...