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Best Student Loan Rates for August 25, 2026: College Ave Leads at 1.94%
Compare today’s student loan rates and see which lenders offer the lowest APRs for August 25, 2026. The post Best Student Loan Rates for August 25, 2026…
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Colleges Got A Record 10.8 Million Applications But 4 In 10 Still Got Fewer
Common App hit a record 10.8M applications in 2025-26, but 41.3% of colleges got fewer than last year. Account creators fell for the first time on record. The…
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Firstmark Services: Did You Get a Call About Student Loans?
Did you get a call from Firstmark Services regarding your student loans? Is Firstmark Services servicing your student loans? Learn more here. The post…
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McMahon Touts $1,700 School Choice Credit At Trump Back-To-School Event
McMahon and Trump touted the $1,700 Education Freedom Tax Credit, six state waivers and 25 Ed-Flex states at a White House back-to-school event. The facts. The…
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Best High-Yield Savings Rates for August 24, 2026: Up to 4.15%
Find the high-yield savings account that can help you earn the most interest on your money. The post Best High-Yield Savings Rates for August 24, 2026: Up to…
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Average Net Worth Of Gen Z By Age (Updated For 2026)
We break down the potential average net worth of Gen Z by age, based on available data from the Federal Reserve, as well as other assumptions. The post Average…
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Does Charles Schwab Have An HSA?
Charles Schwab doesn't offer a standalone HSA. It runs the Health Savings Brokerage Account inside other custodians like Lively. See where to open one. The…
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Student Loan Questions Answered: Switching From SAVE, PSLF, IDR Plans, and Forbearance
In this week's student loan live Q&A, we answer questions about SAVE, PSLF, IDR plans, and student loan forbearance. The post Student Loan Questions…
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Average Net Worth Of Millennials By Age (2026 Update)
We break down the average net worth of millennials by age, as well as stretch goals to be in the top 1% of millennial wealth. The post Average Net Worth Of…
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30 Senators Press State Department To Clear Student Visa Backlog Before Classes Start
Thirty senators led by Alex Padilla gave the State Department 30 days to explain F, M, and J student visa delays as fall classes start. What it means. The post…
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HBCU and MSI Student Loan Options for 2026
HBCU and MSI student loan options in 2026, including the Student Freedom Initiative, Parent PLUS, and federal Direct Loans — plus the right order to borrow…
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PSLF Buyback Delays: Timeline & Updates
PSLF Buyback lets borrowers retroactively count past deferment months. Processing takes 60-90 days. Learn how it works and what delays to expect. The post PSLF…
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Heritage Foundation Releases Model State Law To Enact Trump’s Higher Education Compact
The Heritage Foundation released model state legislation to enact Trump's higher education compact, tying college funding to earnings and admissions. The post…
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Berkeley, Ohio State Among 24 Colleges With No AI Admissions Policy, Report Finds
Public records requests to 24 universities found none with a policy governing AI in admissions, matching what The College Investor found this year. The post…
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Final SAVE Plan Lawsuit Asks Judge To Revive REPAYE For 7 Million Borrowers
The last lawsuit over the SAVE plan shutdown filed its final brief. See the borrowers' REPAYE argument, the government's response, and what happens next. The…
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Colleges Dropping Supplemental Essays 2026-27: Full List
Georgia Tech, UNC, UGA, Miami, Tulane and UW dropped supplemental essays for 2026-27. See the full list and why admissions offices cut them. The post Colleges…
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MOHELA Glitch Hits Student Loan Borrowers With False Past-Due Notices
MOHELA borrowers report false past-due balances and delinquency notices after forbearances vanished, with SAVE plan transition deadlines looming. The post…
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30 Days Left: CIT Bank’s 4.10% APY Promo Ends August 31
CIT Bank's 4.10% Platinum Savings APY Boost ends August 31, 2026. Here's what's at stake if you wait — and what happens after the deadline. The post 30 Days…
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Howard University Readmits 200 Of 502 Unenrolled Freshmen After Backlash
Howard University reversed 40% of its unenrollment decisions after cutting 502 freshmen. What families should check on their own student accounts now. The post…
The College InvestorBest College Student Checking Accounts Of August 2026
We break down the best college student bank accounts for 2026, with a focus on free checking, mobile banking, and more. The post Best College Student Checking…
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Best Student Loan Refinance Rates for July 23, 2026: Credible Leads At 3.63%
Compare today’s student loan refinancing rates and see which lenders offer the lowest APRs for July 23, 2026. The post Best Student Loan Refinance Rates for…
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House Education Committee Advances Bill Defining Sex As Biological Under Title IX
The House education committee advanced H.R. 8781 to define sex as biological under Title IX. Here's what it means for K-12 schools and colleges. The post House…
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New Data Reveals A Growing Class Of Americans: Educated But Not Wealthy
41.5% of recent college graduates are underemployed, per NY Fed data. Here's why more education isn't automatically producing more wealth. The post New Data…
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Married with Student Loan Debt: What Each Spouse Needs to Know
Here is what each spouse needs to know about being married with student loan debt, and how it can help or hurt your marriage emotionally. The post Married with…
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Best 12-Month CD Rates for July 22, 2026: Up to 4.15%
Compare 1-year CD rates and find the highest yields for July 22, 2026. The post Best 12-Month CD Rates for July 22, 2026: Up to 4.15% appeared first on The…