Cost Increases at Private Colleges Outpaced Public Colleges in 2025-2026
College costs are climbing while loan rules shift: higher COA, new borrowing caps, and FAFSA changes reshape family planning.
November 21, 2025
Education Planning
FAFSA 2026–2027: Everything Families Need to Know Before October 1st
FAFSA 2026–2027 opens October 1. Learn how income, assets, and deadlines affect federal aid, grants, and scholarships.
September 29, 2025
The Smart Parent’s Guide to 529 Plans: Big Tax Benefits and Bigger Opportunities
Maximize tax-free education savings with 529 Plans. Learn how to fund K-12, college, and more with smart strategies.
September 9, 2025
Unlocking the Power of 529 Plans: A Smart Strategy for Education Savings in 2025
Learn how 529 plans offer tax-free growth, flexible contributions, and expanded education savings options for families planning smarter.
August 26, 2025
Key Higher Education Changes in the New Tax Bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) impacts higher education with new borrowing limits, repayment plans, tax changes, and expanded training.
August 18, 2025
One Big Beautiful Bil and the Future of American Education: What Taxpayers and Parents Need to Know
Explore how the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” could reshape U.S. taxes, school vouchers, and education funding—plus what high-net-worth individuals and business owners should do now.
June 27, 2025
Why Summer Jobs for Kids Might Be the Best Tax Strategy You Haven’t Considered
Discover how summer jobs can unlock tax-free income, retirement savings, and financial skills for kids—plus smart tips for parents.
June 18, 2025
How Smart Families Pay for College: Your Ultimate Guide to Mixing Resources Wisely
Discover smart strategies to pay for college using savings, grants, income, and loans—maximize aid and minimize student debt.
June 17, 2025
Interest Rates on Federal Student Loans Drop Slightly for 2025-2026
Federal student loan interest rates drop for 2025–2026, but defaulted borrowers face renewed collection efforts and credit risks.
June 16, 2025
Borrowers in Default on Federal Student Loans Face Imminent Collection Efforts
On April 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education announced resuming collections on defaulted federal student loans starting May 5.
May 2, 2025