Federal Judge Strikes Down Education Dept.’s New PSLF Employer Rule
Borrowers at nonprofits, schools, and public agencies keep their PSLF eligibility — for now. A federal judge has thrown out the...
ED Expands Professional Degree List to 29 Programs After Court Stay
The Department of Education has temporarily widened the types of degree programs that qualify for the higher professional-student loan...
Faculty Unions Oppose 3-Year Degrees As Massachusetts, Virginia And Ohio Push Ahead
The country’s two largest faculty unions are fighting three-year degrees as Massachusetts, Virginia and Ohio race to build them —...
Thinking of Using Your 529 Plan to Buy Your Kid a House? Here’s What The Rules Say
Can you buy your college aged child a house to live in for college using a 529 plan? This question is about qualifying 529 plan expenses....
Best High-Yield Savings Rates for June 29, 2026: Up to 5%
High-yield savings account rates have held steady, with some banks even increasing their rates, to start June. As of June 29, 2026, some...
Education Department Will Cut Federal Loans From Low-Earning College Programs
Key Points The U.S. Department of Education finalized a rule that ties federal student aid to graduate earnings. Undergraduate programs...
Borrowers Can Now Apply For The New RAP Repayment Plan Online At StudentAid.gov
Key Points New RAP and Tiered Standard Repayment Plan are now live on the online StudentAid IDR Application Paper application is still not...
Florida Could Bar Undocumented Students From Public Universities Starting in 2027
Florida is moving to block undocumented students from its public universities, colleges, and adult-ed programs starting in 2027. Florida is...
Your CFP Is Probably Using AI — Here’s What You Should Expect
New AI guidance for CFP professionals means you can expect disclosure, human oversight, and protection of your financial data. The global...
CFPB Now Requires ID Verification to File a Complaint
The CFPB will require users to validate their identity via mobile phone and email confirmation before they are allowed to file a report....