How to Handle Changes Federal Student Loan Rules Now
The Education Department began sending notices on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, outlining deadlines and new options for fe...
Student Debt
Student Debt coverage on this page links four articles that unpack loan costs, repayment options, and practical budgeting tips to protect your finances.
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U.S. College Fixing Tuition with 10% of Family Income Cap
A private liberal arts college in the Pacific Northwest launches a four-year tuition cap set at 10% of a family’s inc...
Harvard Seniors Admit Cheating: A Deep-Rooted Issue
A recent internal survey found that nearly half of Harvard seniors acknowledge cheating at some point in college. The...
He’s Owes $65,000 Student Debt at 58: What’s Next Now
A 58-year-old professional faces mounting debt and a lack of retirement savings as he plans a daughter's wedding. Exp...
Zers Arriving College Unable to Read Could Upset Finances
A growing literacy gap among Gen Z students entering college is prompting schools to rethink instruction and budget f...
Is the College Degree Still Worth? 3 AI-Proof Lessons
As AI reshapes the job market and tuition costs rise, the debate over whether the college degree still worth the cost...
Harvard Admits Easy Grades Are Too Easy, Cracks Down
Harvard's Faculty of Arts and Sciences approved a move to limit A grades for undergraduates, signaling a major bid to...
Says YOLO Spends Everything: Gen Z Investing Reality
Gen Z faces inflation, student debt, and a stubborn job market, pushing many to prioritize present spending over long...
High School Students Taking Debt for Low-Pay Jobs: Alarm
A worrying trend shows high school students taking on large loans to pursue trades that pay modest starting wages. Th...
Extending College Over Years Drives Debt and Delays Wealth
New data shows just 44% graduate in four years, while more than half finish in five. The extra year can push debt hig...
Used Want League School Mindset Fades in 2026
Rising college costs and changing job markets are pushing families to rethink Ivy League prestige. A new wave of non-...
America’s Math Scores Fall as Screens Replacing Textbooks
A shift from textbooks to screens and AI in classrooms coincides with a decline in america’s math scores. Experts war...