Key Points Most major student loan refinance lenders require a FICO score of about 650 to 680 to qualify, but the lowest advertised rates...

The Department of Education’s income-driven repayment (IDR) application backlog dropped to 530,295 at the end of April 2026, down...

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A group of Democratic lawmakers in both the House and Senate want to block the Department of Education’s final regulations...

A major focus in financial planning circles is the “Great Wealth Transfer” expected to unfold over the coming years, as members...

Federal student loan defaults are growing. The New York Fed’s latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit shows roughly 3.6...

Borrowers searching online for “charities that pay off student loans” mostly find debt-relief operators charging fees, not...

One of the issues we frugal people despise is going through buyer’s remorse. We don’t want to feel stupid or ripped off, so we tend...

Do you want to reach financial independence and have the option to retire early? Today, I’m excited to share an interview with Cody...