How Student Loans Work: Applying, Borrowing, and Repayment
There’s a staggering lack of financial literacy when it comes to how student loans work when paying for college. Every college...
Detroit Woman Guilty of $2.5M Student Aid Fraud
Key Points Michelle Denise Hill, 48, of Detroit pleaded guilty to wire fraud after running a decade-long scheme that stole approximately...
12 Free College Comparison Websites: From College Scorecard to Niche
When you’re starting to build your college application list, using college comparison tools to narrow down your options is essential....
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 28–29)
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news...
SAVE Plan Forbearance Ending: What To Know
Key Points The Education Department is emailing more than 7 million SAVE borrowers starting today directing them to select a new repayment...
How Panic Lost Me Money In A Non-Investment Way
We all know that panicking is one of the ways investors lose money. Panic selling during the 2008–2009 global financial crisis may have...
This Week In College And Money News: March 27, 2026
Financial stress across higher education institutions is becoming harder to ignore. This week, a major shift in how student loan...
Betterment Review: Robo-Advisor Pros And Cons
Quick Summary Leading robo-advisor platform $5 per month or 0.10% to 0.65% per year management fees Premium support available from CFPs...
Dept. of Education To Downsize Headquarters And Move Buildings
Key Points The U.S. Department of Education will leave its Lyndon B. Johnson headquarters building and move to a smaller office at 500 D...
Education Department Says 10 Million FAFSA Forms Complete
Key Points More than 10 million 2026–27 FAFSA forms have been completed, a 17% increase over the same point last year. New FAFSA earnings...