Finance College funding and policy shifts: accreditation, Parent PLUS, 401(k) changes and admissions data
A brief roundup of key education and finance developments that could affect student aid, family borrowing and retirement investing
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Finance What parents and students need to know about accreditation, Parent PLUS caps, and 401(k) changes
Key federal proposals and court actions this week could alter how credits transfer, how much parents can borrow, what investments appear in…
Finance How ai-driven expert advisors enhance trade execution and risk management
Learn how an ai-trained expert advisor can optimize order placement, reduce slippage, and add dynamic risk controls to automated trading
Finance How to change repayment plans during the PSLF buyback waiting period
As of 09/04/2026 nearly 100,000 borrowers await PSLF buyback; many will need to adjust repayment plans when the SAVE forbearance ends
Finance Record high college tuition discounts: what a 56% average means
New federal figures reveal a record average tuition discount of 56% and that almost 90% of first-year students at private colleges get…
Finance Record high tuition discounts at colleges: 56% average and who pays what
Federal data highlighted by The College Investor shows a record 56% average tuition discount and that nearly 90% of private college freshmen…
Finance What families actually pay for college and how to avoid sticker shock
Most students receive steep institutional discounts, but room, board, and living expenses mean families often still pay tens of thousands; here’s how…
Finance How rising interest rates are creating a wave of accidental landlords
As mortgage costs climb into the mid-6% range, a growing number of homeowners are becoming accidental landlords instead of selling during the…
Finance Rising interest rates create a wave of accidental landlords
Homeowners unable to sell amid mid-6% interest rates are increasingly renting out properties, producing a notable rise in accidental landlords
Finance Lowest student loan APRs April 7, 2026: Abe at 2.65%
quickly compare today’s student loan APRs and learn why Abe’s 2.65% stands out among lenders