How the New SAVE Repayment Plan Will Help Student Loan Borrowers
In July 2023, the U.S. Department of Education released the final version of its new income-driven repayment (IDR) plan for federal student loans,...
Understanding S&P 500 Index Funds
Not sure which funds to invest in for retirement? We hear you. You’ve probably heard a lot about S&P 500 index funds. It’s...
Beware the Trojan Phoenix: Three Approaches to Regulating Corporatization of Non-Profit Higher Education
In May 2023, the University of Idaho announced it would buy the for-profit University of Phoenix, which would allow the for-profit to be...
Will There Be a Gas Stimulus Check?
It feels like everything’s just way more expensive these days, doesn’t it? Yeah, that’s because it is. With inflation at the highest level...
Cheap Recipes for Your Summer Cookout
Ahh, sweet summertime. I don’t know about you, but summer at my house is filled with snow cones, pool parties, trips to the...
What to Look for When Buying a House
So you’re buying a home—congrats! Investing in a house is an awesome way to build wealth. But buying a home can feel a...
How to Save Money on Your Electric Bill
Some seasons have us watching the thermostat like a hawk (a super money-conscious hawk). But let’s face it—these days, our electric bills are...
TICAS Applauds the Introduction of Senate Bill 463, FAFSA Completion Policy
TICAS applauds Senator Darrin Camilleri, his staff, and supporting legislators for prioritizing the needs of students and families in Michigan by introducing Senate...
Biden’s New Student Loan Plan (And How We Got Here)
The whole student loan situation over the last three-and-a-half years has been a dumpster fire (to say the least). From payment pauses to...
Updated Analysis Finds Persisting Inequities in Debt at Graduation among California State University Bachelor’s Degree Recipients
Racially Marginalized and Low-Income Students Bear the Heaviest Burdens of College Costs and Debt Upon Graduation, Despite Overall Decreases in Borrowing More than...
