Parents and College Loans in 2026: Cosigner Release and Parent PLUS Rate Changes
Key Points The 2026–27 Parent PLUS loan carries a 9.07% fixed interest rate plus a 4.228% origination fee, which makes it the most...
MaxRewards Review: Credit Card Recommendations And More
Quick Summary Connect your accounts and discover the best credit card for you Can be especially valuable for those tracking travel rewards...
Best Student Loan Refinance Rates for June 25, 2026: Credible Leads At 3.59%
Student loan refinance rates have held steady throughout the first part of 2026 as the Fed has held interest rates steady. As of June 25,...
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s “Professional Degree” Rule Days Before Loan Caps Hit
A federal judge paused the Education Department’s narrow “professional degree” rule, but the new $100K and $200K federal...
When Clients Would Rather Feel More Financially Successful Than Take Action To BE More Successful: Kitces & Carl 193
Helping clients become more financially successful is a multi-faceted process, but much of it ultimately comes down to implementation. The...
Borrowers Sue to Stop SAVE Plan’s July Shutdown as Forced Plan Switches Loom
Four borrowers want a judge to stop the July transition of millions of loans out of SAVE. History suggests the timeline won’t...
Tax Deductions For 529 Plan Contributions By State
One of the big perks of using a 529 plan to save for college is that many states offer tax deductions for 529 plan contributions. Other...
Bipartisan Push Would Cap Federal Student Loan Interest at 2%
A long-stalled bill to cap federal student loan interest at 2% is getting a procedural push just as payments climb for millions of...
Best 12-Month CD Rates for June 24, 2026: Up to 4.15%
Certificates of deposit (CDs) have seen rates rising, despite major banks lowering the rates on theri savings accounts. As of June 24,...
UConn Freezes Tuition for Second Straight Year Despite $83.5 Million Budget Gap
UConn’s Board of Trustees last week adopted a fiscal year 2027 budget that holds tuition flat at Storrs and the regional campuses for...