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Category: Money Management
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1 in 4 Borrowers Say They’ll Clear Student Debt Soon
Millions of Americans are facing challenges keeping up with their student loan payments, but not everyone is feeling weighed down by debt. According to a recent survey, nearly one in four borrowers expects to finish paying off their loans this year.
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Auto-IRAs Expand to Five New States
Workers in Delaware, Maine, New Jersey, Vermont, and Nevada now have access to automatic individual retirement accounts, or auto-IRAs, thanks to new programs launched between 2024 and 2025.
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How an ER Visit Can Hurt Your Credit
An unexpected trip to the emergency room can be stressful enough — but the bills that follow can also put your credit at risk.
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Colleges Can Limit Student Loans by Major
Starting July 1, 2026, colleges will gain expanded authority to restrict how much students can borrow in federal loans — and the rules could vary depending on a student’s major.
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Bad Credit Could Cost You a Job
If you’re applying for a job, your credit history may play a bigger role than you think.
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Is a $12,000 Raise Worth Switching Jobs?
Getting a job offer with a $12,000 raise can feel like an easy “yes.”
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Parents Drowning in Child-Related Debt
Six in 10 parents in the U.S. say they’ve gone into debt to provide for their children, and nearly half of them report that the debt is becoming unmanageable.
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Bouncing Back After Overspending
At Penny Forward, we host a Wednesday Workshop every week to explore personal finance topics in detail. Most sessions are interactive, giving our students the chance to ask questions and apply what they’ve learned to their own lives. Last week’s discussion focused on how to recover after slipping from your spending plan—whether it’s because of…
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How Families Afford College
For many families, paying for college is a balancing act between savings, financial aid, and borrowing.