College Hacks & Hot Takes
Colleges Are Watching: How Your Online Behavior Could Be Costing You Aid
(No, we’re not paranoid—and you don’t need to be either. But this is worth paying attention to.)
It almost sounds like a co...
📣 UPDATE: Senate Passes Bill—Here's What Happens Now
Last updated: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM PT
TL;DR
The Senate passed its final version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on July 1 (5
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Not All Colleges Play the Same Game
Some colleges offer generous aid to families making $200K+. Others expect you to pay full price—no matter your circumstances. The difference could be six fig
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After we shared our recent post about the possible dismantling of the Department of Education, we got some thoughtful questions from parents—especially about student loans.
One that stood out was thi...
(And Should Parents Like Us Be Worried?)
If you’ve seen recent headlines about dismantling the U.S. Department of Education (DoE), you’re probably wondering what that could mean for your child’s fina...