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Learning how to invest in stocks doesn't need to be complicated and overwhelming. Here are a few easy ways to start investing in them.

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Proposed Budget Cuts To Higher Education Explained

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Best Tax Software For Students (And Student Loan Borrowers)

If you have student loans, finding the cheapest tax software can be hard. Here's our pick for the best tax software for student loans.

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The Six Best Tax Breaks That Currently Exist Today

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CFPB Reaches National Collegiate Lawsuit Settlement

Consumer watchdog’s action against National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts spotlights alleged missteps in student debt lawsuits and affidavits.

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Student Loan Debt Trends By Age And Borrower Type

Who’s carrying the most student loan debt? Discover how age, debt size, and college type shape the student loan landscape.

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Equifax Fined $15M Over Credit Errors And Dispute Handling

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Cash App Ordered To Pay $175M Over Fraud Concerns

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Panacea Financial Student Loans Review: Pros And Cons

Panacea Financial is a financial services company catering to doctors. Learn more about its medical school student loan refinancing options in this full review.

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Can You Use A 529 Plan To Pay Student Loans?

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$1 Trillion In CDs Are Maturing In 2025: Here's What You Need To Know

Are you one of the many who has purchased certificates of deposit in recent years? Over $1 trillion in CDs are maturing in 2025. Here's why that matters.

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Can A 529 Plan Be Used For Dual Enrollment?

Considering dual enrollment to earn college credit while in high school? Find out what the requirements are for using money from your 529 plan. Learn more.

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Capital One Accused of Deceptive Savings Practices By CFPB

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How To Withdraw Retirement Funds Post-Disaster Penalty-Free

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5M Borrowers Approved For Student Loan Forgiveness

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Can A 529 Plan Be Used For Summer Classes?

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Congress-Created Student Loan Plans vs. Rulemaking

What Happens If the U.S. Hits The Debt Ceiling Limit?

Medical Loan Refinancing: When It Makes Sense?

The Shocking Truth About Professional Financial Advice

How To Invest In Stocks And Place Your First Trade

Proposed Budget Cuts To Higher Education Explained

Best Tax Software For Students (And Student Loan Borrowers)

The Six Best Tax Breaks That Currently Exist Today

CFPB Reaches National Collegiate Lawsuit Settlement

Student Loan Debt Trends By Age And Borrower Type

Equifax Fined $15M Over Credit Errors And Dispute Handling

Cash App Ordered To Pay $175M Over Fraud Concerns

Panacea Financial Student Loans Review: Pros And Cons

Can You Use A 529 Plan To Pay Student Loans?

$1 Trillion In CDs Are Maturing In 2025: Here's What You Need To Know

Can A 529 Plan Be Used For Dual Enrollment?

Capital One Accused of Deceptive Savings Practices By CFPB

How To Withdraw Retirement Funds Post-Disaster Penalty-Free

5M Borrowers Approved For Student Loan Forgiveness

Can A 529 Plan Be Used For Summer Classes?

How To Invest $50,000: 7 Different Options To Build Wealth

IRS Proposes Key Roth Rule Changes for High Earners In 2025

California Halts Insurance Cancellations After Wildfires

IRS Proposal Requires Automatic Enrollment in 401(k) Plans

Benzinga Review: Is It Worth The Price?

Historical Average Investment Return By Asset Class

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Stock Markets Closed January 9 For Carter Memorial

Where To Buy Collectible Stock Certificates

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How To Do A Backdoor Roth IRA (And Pitfalls To Avoid)

How To Start Investing In Your 30s

How To Make Money Riding A Bike Or Scooter

How To Start Investing In College

How To Start Investing In High School

CD Valet Review: Online CD Marketplace

Where To Open A 529 Plan In Your State

How Bernie Madoff’s Victims Nearly Recovered Their Losses

Best Online Banks Of 2025: Fee-Free Online Banking

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