Student loan forgiveness can eliminate a substantial balance, but it might also create an unexpected tax bill. The temporary federal tax exemption created by the American Rescue Plan Act expired…
I did something pretty bold back in 2017 – I sold my car and started using Uber and Lyft to get everywhere I need to go. I’d been toying with…
Sifting through a college’s Common Data Set can take a lot of time. Instead, we’ve gathered the most important information from University of Chicago’s most recent Common Data Set to provide…
Law enforcement officers at the local, state, tribal and federal level commit to serving in capacities that most of the public will never fully comprehend. Considering the risk and trauma that…
Key Points The One Big Beautiful Bill Act set aside $1 billion for the Education Department to cover “administrative costs” of the federal student loan program, with no reporting requirement…
If you’re a family that won’t qualify for need-based aid, it’s time to start looking for colleges with the best merit scholarships. Colleges give this merit aid based on academic…
Employer-provided long-term disability (LTD) insurance can be a valuable benefit, but it’s easy to overestimate what it actually protects. Most people don’t spend much time reviewing disability insurance through work….
Texas State University is doubling the income limits on its free tuition program. Starting with the Fall 2027 entering class, first-time freshmen who graduate in the top 25% of their…
At Student Loan Planner, we’re committed to helping student loan borrowers find the right path toward repayment. We know that each borrower has a unique situation and we need to look…
Key Points Syracuse University will miss its Fall 2026 undergraduate enrollment target and run its first budget deficit in years, Chancellor J. Michael Haynie told faculty and staff in a…