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Two Decades of Debt: A Mother's Journey to Financial Freedom After Grad School.

May 19, 2026 at 4:11 AM

A mother reflects on her 20-year struggle to repay $69,000 in student loan debt, eventually paying off nearly $100,000 just as her youngest child prepares for college.

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Two Decades of Debt: A Mother's Journey to Financial Freedom After Grad School

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Education

Teaching Financial Responsibility: Why These Parents Require Their Children to Fund Their Own Degrees.

A couple shares their journey of teaching their three children financial independence by having them take responsibility for their own college education costs through scholarships and part-time work.

May 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM

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Life After Guaranteed Income: One Participant's Journey Two Years Later.

May 3, 2026 at 9:12 AM

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United States

Trump Administration Finalizes Major Overhaul of Federal Student Loan Policies.

The U.S. Department of Education has unveiled its final rules for a sweeping student loan overhaul, introducing borrowing caps, ending the Grad PLUS program, and replacing existing income-driven plans with a new Repayment Assistance Plan starting July 1.

April 30, 2026 at 2:27 PM

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April 23, 2026 at 6:16 PM

US Education Officials Signal End to Broad Student Loan Forgiveness, Prioritize Repayment Systems.

The U.S. Department of Education has clarified that broad student loan forgiveness programs are off the table, with officials focusing instead on restructuring repayment systems and transitioning millions of accounts to the Treasury Department.

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Education

Private Lenders Capitalize as Federal Student Loan Reforms Reshape Graduate Funding.

April 23, 2026 at 4:22 PM

The elimination of the federal Grad PLUS loan program has prompted private lenders like College Ave to offer new financing options, creating potential risks for students who lose federal protections.

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United States

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The Hidden Risks of Private Student Loans: A Growing Crisis for Borrowers.

April 19, 2026 at 9:12 AM

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United States

Navigating Upcoming Federal Student Loan Reforms: Who Qualifies for Exemptions?.

The Trump administration is set to implement major changes to student loan repayment plans on July 1, 2026, including new borrowing caps. However, specific students currently enrolled may qualify for temporary exemptions to avoid these new limitations.

April 16, 2026 at 4:08 PM

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Sri Lanka Launches Ambitious Foreign Scholarship Program for A/L High Achievers.

April 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Global Development Aid Faces Steep Declines as Wealthy Nations Pivot to Defense Spending

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April 8, 2026 at 6:03 PM

Global Development Aid Faces Steep Declines as Wealthy Nations Pivot to Defense Spending.

Data indicates that wealthy nations have significantly reduced international development aid for the second consecutive year in 2025, contrasting sharply with a record $1.4 trillion in NATO defense spending.

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United States

BNY Introduces $6,500 Down Payment Assistance to Support Employees in Housing Crisis.

April 8, 2026 at 11:53 AM

As housing affordability declines, BNY has launched a new program providing $6,500 in down payment assistance to U.S. employees earning $100,000 or less to help them achieve homeownership.