As the new academic year approaches, students and families across the country are scrambling to finalize their college funding plans. Tuition, housing, books and fees can add up quickly, though, so ...

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A September Fed rate cut is likely, though it's expected to be a small 0.25-percentage-point reduction. Private student loans with variable rates may see small interest savings, but fixed-rate and ...