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Investing
September 17, 2024

Analyzing Excessive 529 Plan Fees And Conflicts Of Interest

Recently, two researchers have identified problems in how some states manage their 529 college savings plans and how 529 plan fees are assessed.

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8 Ways That Student Loans Can Get You Fired

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FERPA Waiver: Should Parents Force Their College Kids To Sign It?

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FloatMe Review: Cash Advances With No Credit Check

Several apps offer cash advances without credit checks and interest charges. FloatMe is one of them. Find out how FloatMe compares in this full review.

Navient
News
September 12, 2024

Navient Banned From Student Loan Servicing After $120 Million Settlement

Navient banned from servicing federal loans and faces $120 million penalty after the CFPB uncovered years of harmful practices impacting student borrowers.

Grandparent-Owned 529 Plan
529 Plan
September 12, 2024

Understanding Grandparent-Owned 529 Plans

A grandparent-owned 529 plan is a type of college savings plan where the account owner is a grandparent, as opposed to a parent.

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Money
September 12, 2024

Frich Review: Gen Z Social Finance App

Source: The College Investor Half social media, half personal finance, Frich is a new social finance app that blends both together. It relies on user-generated survey data to generate reports about how young people spend and earn money.Have you ever wondered how much your neighbor is paying for rent? Are you curious to know what […]

Using a 529 Plan For yourself
News
September 11, 2024

529 Plans Surpass $500 Billion In Assets

The latest 529 plan data show that 529 plans have surpassed $500 billion in assets nationwide.

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Financial Aid
Research
September 11, 2024

Undermatching: Why Do Smart Low-Income Students Not Enroll In Selective Colleges?

Why are talented, low-income students underrepresented in selective colleges? We explore the causes of undermatching and ways to reduce it.

Grants to Pay For College
Grants
September 10, 2024

How To Find Grants To Pay For College

By learning how to find grants to pay for college, you can lower your out of pocket and loan costs. Here’s what grants are available.

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News
September 10, 2024

Uphold Launches 5% APY Interest Account

Uphold, the popular cryptocurrency exchange, recently launched a 5% interest savings account that’s FDIC insured.

How To Save For College
529 Plan
September 8, 2024

How To Save For College: Order Of Operations For Parents

When it comes to how to save for college, there’s a right order of operations that can make things easier for your family.

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Loan Forgiveness
September 6, 2024

How To Get Help For Your Loans If You Were Defrauded By Your College

Borrowers who were defrauded by their colleges may be able to get their federal student loans canceled and payments refunded. Learn how.

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Military Banking
September 6, 2024

Service Credit Union Review: Pros And Cons

Service Credit Union is a New Hampshire-based military credit union. Are its daily banking products competitive? Find out in our Service Credit Union review.

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