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25.04.2025

Trump Targets College Accreditation And Higher Ed Policies

Trump signs orders to revamp education policy, focusing on college ROI, trade jobs, and foreign funding at U.S. universities.

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25.04.2025

Need A Zelle Replacement? Cash App Offers More Features

The Zelle app shut down last month, and many users are looking for a Zelle replacement. Cash App is a top choice for easy money transfers and banking.

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24.04.2025

Bilt Adds Student Loan Payments As Reward Option

Bilt Rewards adds student loan repayment as a redemption option. Earn points by paying rent and use them to reduce your loan balance.

The College Investor

24.04.2025

Grocery Stores That Offer Student Scholarships

From Walmart to Coca-Cola, food brands and stores are giving away scholarships. Here’s where to find them and who qualifies.

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24.04.2025

How To Pay Your Student Loans Via Credit Cards

Can you pay your student loans with a credit card? Should you? If yes and yes, what are some good payment options? Learn more right here!

The College Investor

24.04.2025

How To Pay Off Student Loans Faster

We break down ten of the best ways to pay off student loans faster so that you can become debt free and start working on other financial goals.

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24.04.2025

Deferment And Forbearance Are Not Student Loan Default

There's a lot of confusion about whether the SAVE forbearance, other deferments, or $0 payments are considered defaulted for student loans.

The College Investor

23.04.2025

Key Life Skills For Incoming College Freshman

If you have a high school senior, here are the key life skills they need to master before starting college this fall.

The College Investor

22.04.2025

Restaurant Jobs With College Scholarships

Big restaurant chains like McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A offer scholarships and tuition help for employees and students.

The College Investor

22.04.2025

Dow Drops Nearly 1,000 Points As Trump Escalates Fed Feud

Dow drops 1,000 points as Trump renews Fed attacks and tariffs unsettle markets. S&P 500 and Nasdaq also fall sharply.

The College Investor

22.04.2025

Student Loan Collections Resume May 5: What to Know

Student loan collections restart May 5. Defaulted borrowers face garnishment unless they act now to resolve loans.

The College Investor

21.04.2025

What Happens To Financial Aid If You Take A Gap Year

If you take a gap year, your financial aid package may change. Here's what happens to your merit aid and need-based aid if you defer enrollment for a year.

The College Investor

21.04.2025

FAFSA Completions Up 60% This Year

Class of 2025 FAFSA completions rise 60%, but rates still trail pre-pandemic levels.

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21.04.2025

Best Second-Chance Checking Accounts In 2025

Are you having a difficult time getting approved for a checking account? If so, take a look at these checking accounts that might approve!

The College Investor

20.04.2025

Key Dates For Student Loan Borrowers In 2025

Key student loan deadlines shift for SAVE, IDR, and new borrowers. Here's what to keep track of for your student loans.

The College Investor

19.04.2025

Student Loan Statute Of Limitations Timelines (By State)

Is there a statute of limitations on student loan debt? Learn what happens to federal and private student loans after they enter default.

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19.04.2025

Capital One And Discover Merger Approved By Fed

The Fed just approved the Capital One-Discover deal. Here’s what that means for your bank account and credit cards.

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19.04.2025

Judge Blocks Trump Plan To Fire 90% Of CFPB Staff

A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to fire 90% of the CFPB’s workforce.

The College Investor

18.04.2025

Stock Market Hours: What Time Does the Stock Market Open?

Here's a look at what time the stock market opens in the United States, and what time the stock markets open around the world.

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18.04.2025

Trump Moves To Fire 90% Of CFPB Workforce

CFPB is being gutted. New memo cuts exams, reduces oversight, and ends work on student loans and fintech fraud.

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17.04.2025

Education Dept Fixes Student Loan Court Filing Error

Spousal income won’t be counted for those who file separately, says the Department of Education in a revised court filing.

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17.04.2025

Can Trump Revoke Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status?

Can Harvard lose its tax-exempt status over political disagreements? Federal law suggests not easily.

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16.04.2025

Average Tax Refund Rises To $3,116 In 2025

Average tax refund climbs to $3,116 as IRS processes over 101 million returns. Here's what the latest IRS statistics tell us about taxes in 2025.

The College Investor

16.04.2025

Why Colleges Are Ending Test-Optional Policies

More top colleges are requiring SAT or ACT scores again. Here’s why they’re changing their admissions policies.

The College Investor

15.04.2025

How To Make A Family In Case Of Emergency Binder

A family "in case of emergency" binder is a great tool to stay organized with estate planning, financial accounts, insurance, and more.

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15.04.2025

Harvard Pushes Back On Trump Administration Demands

Harvard says it won’t trade its independence for $9B in federal funds, setting up a legal battle with the Trump administration.

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13.04.2025

Subprime Credit Card Delinquencies Drop For Second Month

Fewer subprime borrowers are falling behind on credit cards, even as student loans worsen.

The College Investor

12.04.2025

IDR Processing Expected Soon Amid SAVE Uncertainty

Student loan changes this week: IDR resumes, SAVE gone, and PSLF under threat.

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12.04.2025

Deferred or Waitlisted College App? What to Know Now

If you’re deferred or waitlisted, don’t panic. Here’s what it means and what you should do next.

The College Investor

12.04.2025

Student Loan IDR Processing Resumes But Raises New Questions

Student loan IDR processing is back for some borrowers. The SAVE plan is gone and spousal income rules may be changing, raising new concerns.

The College Investor

11.04.2025

Do You Need A New Student Loan Every Year? Yes and Here’s Why

You need a new student loan every year of college. Here’s why that protects students from borrowing too much too early.

The College Investor

10.04.2025

IDR Application Returns Without SAVE Option

The SAVE plan is no longer listed as an option on the Income Driven Repayment Plan Request application.

The College Investor

10.04.2025

Bond Market Crisis Could Be Bigger Than The Stock Market Crash

Is the bond market flashing warning signs? Rising yields could affect everything from rates to the dollar.

The College Investor

09.04.2025

Who Could Lose PSLF Under New Restrictions?

PSLF is under threat. Trump’s new executive order targets broad groups of workers at nonprofits and public agencies.

The College Investor

09.04.2025

Senate Democrats Introduce Bill To Protect SAVE Plan

Senate Democrats are pushing a bill to protect SAVE loan payments, but GOP resistance remains strong.

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09.04.2025

Parent PLUS vs. Private Student Loans

Paying for college as a parent? Compare Parent PLUS and private loans before you borrow.

The College Investor

08.04.2025

Families Questioning College Value Ahead Of Decision Day

Families are reconsidering college as high costs and economic uncertainty push them to explore affordable alternatives like community college.

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Trump Targets College Accreditation And Higher Ed Policies

Need A Zelle Replacement? Cash App Offers More Features

Bilt Adds Student Loan Payments As Reward Option

Grocery Stores That Offer Student Scholarships

How To Pay Your Student Loans Via Credit Cards

How To Pay Off Student Loans Faster

Deferment And Forbearance Are Not Student Loan Default

Key Life Skills For Incoming College Freshman

Restaurant Jobs With College Scholarships

Dow Drops Nearly 1,000 Points As Trump Escalates Fed Feud

Student Loan Collections Resume May 5: What to Know

What Happens To Financial Aid If You Take A Gap Year

FAFSA Completions Up 60% This Year

Best Second-Chance Checking Accounts In 2025

Key Dates For Student Loan Borrowers In 2025

Student Loan Statute Of Limitations Timelines (By State)

Capital One And Discover Merger Approved By Fed

Judge Blocks Trump Plan To Fire 90% Of CFPB Staff

Stock Market Hours: What Time Does the Stock Market Open?

Trump Moves To Fire 90% Of CFPB Workforce

Education Dept Fixes Student Loan Court Filing Error

Can Trump Revoke Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status?

Average Tax Refund Rises To $3,116 In 2025

Why Colleges Are Ending Test-Optional Policies

How To Make A Family In Case Of Emergency Binder

Harvard Pushes Back On Trump Administration Demands

Subprime Credit Card Delinquencies Drop For Second Month

IDR Processing Expected Soon Amid SAVE Uncertainty

Deferred or Waitlisted College App? What to Know Now

Student Loan IDR Processing Resumes But Raises New Questions

Do You Need A New Student Loan Every Year? Yes and Here’s Why

IDR Application Returns Without SAVE Option

Bond Market Crisis Could Be Bigger Than The Stock Market Crash

Who Could Lose PSLF Under New Restrictions?

Senate Democrats Introduce Bill To Protect SAVE Plan

Parent PLUS vs. Private Student Loans

Families Questioning College Value Ahead Of Decision Day

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