The College Investor

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies released its

Student loan refinance rates have held steady throughout the first part of 2026 as the Fed has held interest rates steady. As of June 4, 2026, student loan refinance lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 3.60% APR

A pledged asset line or portfolio line of credit allow you to borrow against the value of your investment portfolio, typically at a low rate.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could make better use of money tied in your investment portfolio? Maybe for an emergency or to pay down a high-interest credit card?

After all, the money is sitting there waiting for investments to...

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Moving off campus is a milestone — a real lease, a real apartment, and a real pile of belongings that didn’t come from the dorm-supply aisle. What often gets skipped in the move is renters insurance. Skipping it can turn a routine break-in, kitchen fire, or burst pipe into a financial setback that takes years to recover from.

Here’s how off-campus students (and the par...