Loans
Can I Use a 529 Plan to Pay Student Loans?
“Can I use a 529 to pay student loans?” Yes! A 529 plan could be a great vehicle for education funding, and now it can be used strategically to pay off…
Loans
What Does the New PSLF Class Action Lawsuit Mean for You?
Lender and Bonus disclosure SoFi®: Fixed rates range from 4.49% APR to 11.99% APR with 0.25% autopay discount and 0.125% SoFi Plus discount. Variable rates range from 5.74% APR…
Loans
How Much in Student Loans Can I Get?
According to the College Board, the average annual cost of a private four-year college is now $45,000 for tuition and fees. So, if you really want to attend a private university,…
Loans
Student Loan Weighted Average Consolidation Rules (2026)
The new weighted average consolidation rules for student loans are completely different from those before or during the pandemic. These rules took effect in July 2024 and remain in place…
Loans
5 Easy Steps to Check Student Loan Forgiveness Progress in New System
The Biden administration completed the transition of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program from MOHELA to StudentAid.gov in 2024. This move streamlined the process for borrowers pursuing PSLF, eliminating…
Loans
3 Predictions for Disability Insurance Over the Next 5 Years
Key Takeaways: Disability insurance premiums for newly issued policies could continue rising through 2031 as insurers account for inflation, higher operating costs and long-term financial commitments. Existing non-cancelable policies will…
Oct 29, 2026
Education Department Withdraws PSLF Appeals, A Win for Borrowers
Lender and Bonus disclosure SoFi®: Fixed rates range from 4.49% APR to 10.99% APR with 0.25% autopay discount and 0.125% SoFi Plus discount. Variable rates range from 5.74% APR…
Student Loan Payments Are Spiking. Here’s What Borrowers Can Do
Lender and Bonus disclosure SoFi®: Fixed rates range from 4.49% APR to 10.99% APR with 0.25% autopay discount and 0.125% SoFi Plus discount. Variable rates range from 5.74% APR…
Oct 22, 2026
Oct 19, 2026
What Happens to Your Disability Insurance When You Change Jobs?
Key Takeaways: Employer-sponsored group disability insurance usually ends when you leave your job, but an individual policy you bought on your own generally stays with you. Some group policies include…
Problems Make Student Loan Forgiveness Under PSLF Tougher
Lender and Bonus disclosure SoFi®: Fixed rates range from 4.49% APR to 10.99% APR with 0.25% autopay discount and 0.125% SoFi Plus discount. Variable rates range from 5.74% APR…
Oct 15, 2026
Oct 13, 2026
Discretionary Income Calculator for 2025 (with SAVE Plan)
Our discretionary income calculator below (fully updated with the latest poverty line numbers) will show you your discretionary income for 2026. Income-driven repayment plans like IBR and PAYE exclude 150%…
How To Refinance Student Loans With Bad Credit
When you have good credit, refinancing your student loans to a lower interest rate or more attractive term can be a smart move. This is especially true when you have…
Oct 12, 2026
