MIT To Admit Fewer Graduate Students As Federal Research Funding Drops 20%
MIT will enroll nearly 500 fewer graduate students next year as the school grapples with steep declines in federal research funding,...
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (May 16-17)
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news...
This Week In College And Money News: May 15, 2026
This week’s stories show the federal student loan system entering the implementation phase. The 2026-27 student loan interest rates...
Failing to Convince Anyone in Real Life to FIRE Despite Big Gains
The problem with writing about FIRE since 2009 is that I’ve become completely sold on the lifestyle. I know how good freedom feels,...
Brigit App Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives
Quick Summary Instant cash advances from $25 – $500 Plans range from $0 – $15.99/month Build your credit with monthly...
McMahon Defends Education Department Dismantling, New Grad Loan Caps in House Hearing
Education Secretary Linda McMahon told the House education committee Thursday that the Trump administration is delivering on a “clear...
Best Student Loan Refinance Rates for May 14, 2026: Credible Leads At 3.65%
Student loan refinance rates have held steady throughout the first part of 2026 as the Fed has held interest rates steady. As of May 14,...
Should I Switch Bank Accounts? [Calculator]
If you hold a lot of money at a bank that is paying 0.01% APY, which is fairly standard at one of the “big banks,” it always makes...
The Advisor Talent Shortage: Will AI Solve… Or Exacerbate It?: Kitces & Carl 190
Roles in the financial planning profession have always been molded in dialogue with the technology available; with each generation comes...
What Credit Score Is Needed To Refinance Student Loans?
Key Points Most major student loan refinance lenders require a FICO score of about 650 to 680 to qualify, but the lowest advertised rates...