Finance Practical guide to PSLF, SAVE, and Parent PLUS choices
A clear, practical summary of PSLF buybacks, income-driven repayment shifts, Parent PLUS options, and sensible college financing choices
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Finance What this week’s higher education and student loan developments mean for borrowers
A compact briefing on college closures, legal wins for borrowers, rising tuition in Georgia, and concentrated philanthropy
Finance Is Dollarwise worth it? a clear look at the app, cost and trade-offs
A straightforward summary of Dollarwise, its pricing, core features and who will benefit from this budgeting app
Finance How identity verification blocked $1 billion in fraudulent federal student aid
Learn which states were most affected and what the new identity checks mean for students applying for federal aid
Finance High March processing reduces IDR backlog while PSLF Buyback queue grows
The Department of Education dramatically increased monthly processing in March, shrinking the IDR backlog and reinstating discharges after two quiet months, but…
Finance EverBank savings and checking review: rates, fees and how it compares
Learn how EverBank pairs competitive APYs with low fees and limited physical branches to serve savers nationwide
Finance How the PSLF buyback backlog affects borrowers and what to do next
As of March 31, 2026, tens of thousands of PSLF Buyback requests are queued; many applicants may no longer need the buyback…
Finance How to protect assets when a child is named as a beneficiary
Learn how simple planning avoids frozen payouts, court costs, and loss of control over your child’s inheritance
Finance What to check on beneficiary designations to protect your heirs
A short guide to the overlooked beneficiary forms that override wills, the mistakes that cost families, and a practical checklist to avoid…
Finance Idr payment counter to return to StudentAid.gov, department says
The Department of Education updated its StudentAid.gov guidance to indicate the return of the IDR payment counter, but many details remain unresolved