Five-Step Practical Guide To Paying Your College Bill
Key Points Make sure you fully understand your college bill, including tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, and applied aid to know exactly...
Becoming A Competent Investor Is A Vital Skill To Master
Back in 2012, when I left my finance job, I worried I had made a huge mistake. The money was good. The job provided decent status. But I...
14 Boring Businesses That Make Money Month After Month
Are you interested in starting one of the many boring businesses that can make real and consistent money? If so, you’re definitely not...
86,000 Public Servants Stuck In 3-Year Loan Forgiveness Queue
Key Points 86,520 PSLF Buyback applications remain pending, with only 2,430 processed in January. At current decision speeds, the backlog...
How To Use A 529 Plan For Private Elementary And High School
You can now use a 529 plan for K-12 public and private school expenses. The late 2017 tax overhaul didn’t just affect Federal income tax...
Student Loan Borrowing Limits For 2026 And 2027
Federal student loan borrowing limits exist to protect you from yourself and ensure you don’t over-extend yourself when paying for...
15 Free Hobbies That Require No Money But Are Fun!
I’m a huge proponent of earning more to achieve your financial goals. But, at the same time, I don’t dismiss the need to save...
How Does A 529 Plan Affect Your Financial Aid And FAFSA?
There are many benefits to 529 college savings plans. They provide tax and financial aid advantages to families who save for college....
Education Department Reports Smaller IDR Backlog But No Forgiveness
Key Points IDR application backlog continued to drop, with just 626,412 outstanding applications to be processed. No income-driven...
Escaping The Permanent Underclass May Not Be Necessary After All
One of the more entertaining aspects of financial social media is watching hyperbole get passed around like a hot potato. Almost every...