High-yield savings account rates have held steady over the last month. In fact, some banks have even raised their rates! As of March 9,...

Key Points The Department of Education’s IDR application backlog fell to 576,609 as of February 28, 2026 — the lowest level reported...

Key Points Federal Parent PLUS loans have minimal credit requirements, but come with higher interest rates and origination fees. Private...

AI has made it easier than ever for college students to earn real money on the side. You don’t need a degree in computer science or a big...

Key Points Pell Grants and most federal grant programs are restricted to undergraduate students, so graduate students must actively seek...

Key Points College tuition has climbed 914% since 1983, according to J.P. Morgan’s 2026 College Planning Essentials report. Student loan...

Key Points A group of student loan borrowers filed a motion today asking a federal court to reverse its March 10 order that officially...

If you’re looking for the best ways to save for college, I’m a huge fan of developing an “order of operations” for...

Student loan oversight, college accountability, and new federal policy debates dominated higher-education headlines this week. A government...

Student loan refinance rates have held relatively steady to start the month of March. As of March 12, 2026, student loan refinance lenders...