Every 529 plan has an account owner and a beneficiary. Most families spend a lot of time thinking about the beneficiary and almost none...

If you’re comparing Earnest vs. SoFi for student loan refinancing, you’re looking at two of the strongest lenders in the space...

Certificates of deposit (CDs) have seen rates rising even more, despite major banks lowering the rates on theri savings accounts.  As of...

Americans’ confidence in higher education slipped to 38% this year, down from 42% in 2025, according to the new Lumina...

Maintaining proper documentation is unlikely to be at the top of many advisors’ favorite activities. Nonetheless, accurate and thorough...

When Fundrise’s Innovation Fund (VCX) listed on the NYSE on March 19, 2026, its net asset value was $18.97 a share. Within days,...

Key Points Federal Direct subsidized and unsubsidized loans come with a six-month grace period after graduation.  Medical and dental...

Key Points The Justice Department asked a federal judge on July 14 to dismiss Havens v. U.S. Department of Education, the last active...

Student loan rates have are getting even more competitive as peak back to school season starts. As of July 14, 2026, private student loan...

The University of California’s admissions board voted Friday to withdraw its month-old plan to study whether the SAT and ACT should...