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Rethinking College: Generation Z Weighing Out Education Options

By Mason Connor
Sky-high tuition and the impact of COVID-19 has led Generation Z to reassess the perceived certainty of college, ushering in a change in workforce, employer expectations and financial planning.
Looming Debt Crisis: Millions of US Student Loan Borrowers Face Default

Looming Debt Crisis: Millions of US Student Loan Borrowers Face Default

By Mason Connor
As the Department of Education prepares to resume loan collections, millions of American students are bracing for the impact of potential loan defaults and wage garnishments.
U.S. National Average FICO Score Dips Amid Student Loan Delinquencies

U.S. National Average FICO Score Dips Amid Student Loan Delinquencies

By Mason Connor
Student loan delinquencies cause a dip in average U.S. FICO score for the first time in five years.
The Monetary Value of a College Degree: More Economical Than You Might Think

The Monetary Value of a College Degree: More Economical Than You Might Think

By Mason Connor
An insightful analysis by economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York highlights the college degree as an investment yielding significant financial returns.
Demise of Pandemic Relief Program May Impact Millions of Student Loan Borrowers' Credit Scores

Demise of Pandemic Relief Program May Impact Millions of Student Loan Borrowers' Credit Scores

By Mason Connor
Implications of COVID-19 relief program's end to impact 9+ million federal student loan borrowers' credit ratings.
New Payment Options for Student Loan Borrowers

New Payment Options for Student Loan Borrowers

By Isabella Chang
Explore recent changes to student loan repayment structures, and find out how to make the most out of your options.
Major Shifts Coming for US Student Loan Borrowers in 2025

Major Shifts Coming for US Student Loan Borrowers in 2025

By Zoey Ramirez
Key changes in student loan regulations loom on the horizon with the changing administration and a legal toll on Biden's loan forgiveness plan.
Biden Administration Pulls Back on Student Debt Relief Proposal

Biden Administration Pulls Back on Student Debt Relief Proposal

By Caleb Mitchell
Amid priority shifts, the Biden administration has retracted a plan to assist nearly 8 million student loan borrowers facing economic hardship.
Stability In Sight for Student Loan Borrowers Amid Legal Disputes

Stability In Sight for Student Loan Borrowers Amid Legal Disputes

By Lucas Donovan
Decentralized legal battles over the SAVE plan have put students loan borrowers in limbo, but imminent opportunity to apply for more stable repayment plans offers a silver lining.
Understanding Down-payment Assistance Loans: A Lifeline for Homebuyers

Understanding Down-payment Assistance Loans: A Lifeline for Homebuyers

By Lucas Donovan
Critical insights into DPA loans, a helping hand for first-time homebuyers burdened by rising property prices and mortgage costs.
Americans Financially Worse Off Today Than Four Years Ago, Reveals Poll

Americans Financially Worse Off Today Than Four Years Ago, Reveals Poll

By Lucas Donovan
Over half of Americans feel less financially secure today compared to 2020, according to recent poll results.
Carvana Shatters Profit Predictions with Surge in Used Car Sales

Carvana Shatters Profit Predictions with Surge in Used Car Sales

By Lucas Donovan
Online used-vehicle retailer Carvana reports Q3 earnings vastly exceeding estimates, driven by rising used car sales.
Revival of Pennsylvania's Nuclear Plant Amplifies Constellation Energy Stocks

Revival of Pennsylvania's Nuclear Plant Amplifies Constellation Energy Stocks

By Caleb Mitchell
Surprising revival of Three Mile Island nuclear plant for Microsoft's data centers boosts Constellation Energy's stocks, analysts report.