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Ron Lieber
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JPMorgan Paid $175 Million for a Business It Now Says Was a Scam
Charlie Javice promised to simplify the college financial aid process. It was a compelling pitch. Especially, as now seems likely, to those with little firsthand…
How the Spending Bill’s New Retirement Rules Will Affect Roth IRAs and 401(k)s
Want to transfer money from a 529 plan to a Roth I.R.A. or get an after-tax employee match in your Roth 401(k)? You may be…
How Fairfield University Ended Up With Few Low-Income Students
Fairfield has the lowest percentage of Pell Grant recipients of any college in the United States. But was it a choice?
Kittens? Sex Toys? Pushing the Limits of Flexible Spending Accounts.
The deadline for spending the money in the health accounts is approaching, and people are stretching the definition of eligible expenses.
The Student Loan Borrowers Who Keep Missing Out on Relief
In a startling change, many in the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program may no longer be eligible for up to $20,000 in debt cancellation.
The Discount Data That Some Colleges Won’t Publish
Want to know how few students pay full price, or the odds of getting merit aid? The so-called Common Data Set can help, but some…
The Subprime Loans for College Hiding in Plain Sight
Many families can borrow most of the cost of college using a Parent PLUS loan. This will not end well.
The Subprime Loans for College Hiding in Plain Sight
Many families can borrow most of the cost of college using a Parent PLUS loan. This will not end well.
Student Loan Forgiveness Is Complicated, Because This Is America
Instead of making higher education free, we subsidize it later through repayment plans and attempts at debt cancellation. The complexity is disrespectful.
Some Colleges Don’t Produce Big Earners. Are They Worth It?
Many attendees aren’t better off financially than those who have only a high school degree, at least not right away. How should applicants consider these…