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What Is the Best Student Loan Servicer? Our 2025 Analysis Based on Customer Complaints
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What Is the Best Student Loan Servicer? Our 2025 Analysis Based on Customer Complaints

According to recent data from the Education Data Initiative, nearly a third of undergraduate students accept federal loans to help fund their college...

Opposition Letter to California Senate Bill 790
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Opposition Letter to California Senate Bill 790

On April 17, 2025, TICAS sent a letter to the Senate Business, Professions & Economic Development Committee expressing our opposition to Senate Bill...

A Solid Gold IRA Option With Room for Improvement
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A Solid Gold IRA Option With Room for Improvement

Gold IRA Extensive consumer education resources Easily accessible customer forms Gold IRA details disclosed online Positive customer reviews Some dated information on website...

Best Crypto IRAs of April 2025
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Best Crypto IRAs of April 2025

It’s not often you witness the birth of a new investment class, yet that’s exactly what’s happening now with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Investors...

How Big of a HELOC Can I Get? Maximum Funding Limits Explained
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How Big of a HELOC Can I Get? Maximum Funding Limits Explained

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) lets you tap into your home’s equity when you need extra cash. But how big of...

50+ Organizations Urge Congress to Prioritize Students in Reconciliation
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50+ Organizations Urge Congress to Prioritize Students in Reconciliation

More than 50 organizations signed a letter to Congress today urging against higher education cuts that would harm students and borrowers in the...

MESA Program Spotlight: Building a Diverse Pipeline of Students Pursuing a STEM Degree Within California Community Colleges
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MESA Program Spotlight: Building a Diverse Pipeline of Students Pursuing a STEM Degree Within California Community Colleges

Research shows that while many students express interest in STEM, far fewer go on to complete degrees in these fields, with significant disparities...

What Is Student Loan Refinance, and How Does It Work in 2025?
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What Is Student Loan Refinance, and How Does It Work in 2025?

If you’re struggling to balance paying your student loans with the increasing costs of everyday life, refinancing your student loans can help. When...

SB 790’s Unintended Consequences: A Flawed Reciprocity Agreement Could Harm Californians
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SB 790’s Unintended Consequences: A Flawed Reciprocity Agreement Could Harm Californians

To view a synthesized, printable version of this analysis, click here. California has long led the nation in protecting students from predatory, low-quality,...

How to Apply and Qualify
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How to Apply and Qualify

If you can’t afford to pay your tax debt, the IRS hardship program may help. It includes two main options: Currently Not Collectible...