Millions of Borrowers Must Choose a New Repayment Plan — Here’s How to Pick
Key Points Starting July 1, 2026, the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) becomes the new income-driven option for federal student loan...
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (April 4–5)
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news...
This Week In College And Money News: April 3, 2026
The student loan system is entering a new phase — and borrowers are being forced to adapt quickly. This week, millions of borrowers...
Wealthfront Review: Is The Robo-Advisor Still Worth It?
Quick Summary A robo-advisor that helps you invest for the long term 0.25% annual management fee $500 investment minimum Wealthfront Cash...
American Universities Hiring H-1B Foreign Workers Seems Off
As a parent to two young children, I am a target client for universities everywhere. So far, I have saved over $800,000 in two 529 plans to...
Senators Fight Student Loan Transfer To Treasury
Key Points Five senior Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, are calling on Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Treasury...
Best Student Loan Refinance Rates for April 2, 2026: Credible Leads At 3.66%
Student loan refinance rates have held steady throughout the first quarter of 2026. As of April 2, 2026, student loan refinance lenders are...
Mitigating Risk From (Litigious) Clients When Your Advisor Team Grows Beyond You: Kitces & Carl 187
Advisory firms often assume that one of the greatest professional risks comes from making a serious mistake with clients’ finances. Yet...
How Long It Really Takes To Repay Student Loans, By Loan Type
The standard repayment plan for federal student loans is 10 years, but the reality is far different. According to analysis by The College...
CFPB Seeks Court Approval to Lay Off 50% Of Its Employees
Key Points Acting CFPB Director Russell Vought filed a revised workforce restructuring plan on March 31, 2026, asking a federal appeals...