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Education
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

College in the US was too expensive, so these students opted for Europe

Rising college tuition leads American students to pursue degrees abroad for affordability and cultural exposure.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

What Happens When the Middle Class Fades Away?

The rising cost of education is leading to increased debt and fewer pursuing degrees, especially among the middle class.
There is a concerning disconnect in how middle class is defined by colleges versus self-identified income levels.
Income disparity is growing, resulting in fewer middle-class families and a 'missing middle' in the social structure.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Cheaper student-loan payments for millions of borrowers are on the line next year

Trump is unlikely to continue Biden's student-debt relief efforts, leaving borrowers in limbo over potential changes.
Education
fromFast Company
8 months ago

New Alternative Pathways to Career Success

Higher education faces significant challenges including rising costs, student debt, and shifting preferences towards vocational training.
Education
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

College in the US was too expensive, so these students opted for Europe

Rising college tuition leads American students to pursue degrees abroad for affordability and cultural exposure.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

What Happens When the Middle Class Fades Away?

The rising cost of education is leading to increased debt and fewer pursuing degrees, especially among the middle class.
There is a concerning disconnect in how middle class is defined by colleges versus self-identified income levels.
Income disparity is growing, resulting in fewer middle-class families and a 'missing middle' in the social structure.
Law
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Cheaper student-loan payments for millions of borrowers are on the line next year

Trump is unlikely to continue Biden's student-debt relief efforts, leaving borrowers in limbo over potential changes.
Education
fromFast Company
8 months ago

New Alternative Pathways to Career Success

Higher education faces significant challenges including rising costs, student debt, and shifting preferences towards vocational training.
more#higher-education
Parenting
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

I'm using a $500K inheritance for retirement and travel instead of paying off my kids' student loans - am I being selfish?

Parents can prioritize their own financial needs over their children's debts incurred from expensive college choices.
#millennials
Mental health
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

4 Financial Tidal Waves That Could Unexpectedly Crush Millennials

Millennials are grappling with severe financial challenges largely due to student debt and stagnant wages.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Remote teams

Secretly working 2 remote jobs helped a millennial pay off his student debt. He shares why he plans to stay overemployed despite the risk of burnout.

Working multiple remote jobs helps individuals significantly increase their income and pay off debt quickly, despite the associated stress.
Mental health
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

4 Financial Tidal Waves That Could Unexpectedly Crush Millennials

Millennials are grappling with severe financial challenges largely due to student debt and stagnant wages.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Remote teams

Secretly working 2 remote jobs helped a millennial pay off his student debt. He shares why he plans to stay overemployed despite the risk of burnout.

Working multiple remote jobs helps individuals significantly increase their income and pay off debt quickly, despite the associated stress.
more#millennials
Women in technology
fromTearsheet
1 month ago

Fintech Makes Student Loan Repayment Easier w/ Michelle Tran

Fintech innovations are revolutionizing student loan repayment, providing streamlined solutions for borrowers and employers.
#biden-administration
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump administration quietly shutters online form for student debt repayment

Confusion reigns for borrowers as the Trump administration removes online applications for student debt repayment plans, complicating access and processes.
fromBoston.com
4 months ago
US news

White House starts scrapping pending regulations, including student debt cancellation

President Biden is retracting efforts to cancel student loans due to an impending change in administration.
fromABC7 San Francisco
11 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160K borrowers

The Biden administration is canceling $7.7 billion in federal student loans for 160,000 borrowers, totaling $167 billion for nearly 5 million Americans.
fromTruthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Must Recognize All Student Debt as Hardship. It's the Key Step to Relief.

Debt relief requires proof of 'hardship,' despite the debt itself being viewed as a hardship.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump administration quietly shutters online form for student debt repayment

Confusion reigns for borrowers as the Trump administration removes online applications for student debt repayment plans, complicating access and processes.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

White House starts scrapping pending regulations, including student debt cancellation

President Biden is retracting efforts to cancel student loans due to an impending change in administration.
fromABC7 San Francisco
11 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160K borrowers

The Biden administration is canceling $7.7 billion in federal student loans for 160,000 borrowers, totaling $167 billion for nearly 5 million Americans.
fromTruthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Biden Must Recognize All Student Debt as Hardship. It's the Key Step to Relief.

Debt relief requires proof of 'hardship,' despite the debt itself being viewed as a hardship.
more#biden-administration
#education-funding
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

These Are the States with the Highest Student Loan Debt per Capita

Rising college costs lead families to reassess education value versus alternative careers.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

These Are the States with the Highest Student Loan Debt per Capita

Rising college costs lead families to reassess education value versus alternative careers.
more#education-funding
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Education

Leaders of Ontario Liberals, NDP promise to help young people struggling with costs of living | CBC News

Ontario party leaders propose plans to tackle youth affordability, focusing on reducing student debt and unemployment.
Education
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Ex-Duolingo execs raise $13M for startup making it easier to access a college education | TechCrunch

Former Duolingo execs launch Outsmart Education to tackle rising college costs and student debt crisis with new solutions.
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago
Education

Many Law School Applicants Should Consider Careers In Finance

Attending law school should be based on genuine interest in law, not just for financial reasons or lack of direction.
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago
Business

My kids are 13 and 14 and I have only saved $200k for their college - am I wrong for wanting to also take on loans?

Balancing college funding with retirement needs is crucial for parents contemplating educational expenses for their children.
Education
fromFortune Education
7 months ago

Hundreds of online grad programs yield no ROI for their students, new study says

Many online graduate programs do not increase earnings, leaving graduates with substantial debt.
Graduate school costs need scrutiny to ensure economic benefits for students.
#debt-relief
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Americans over 60 are the fastest growing group of student debtors. That's awful | Gail Gardner

Older Americans are increasingly burdened by student debt, prompting urgent calls for policy change and assistance from the government.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Americans over 60 are the fastest growing group of student debtors. That's awful | Gail Gardner

Older Americans are increasingly burdened by student debt, prompting urgent calls for policy change and assistance from the government.
more#debt-relief
Law
fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

Is Going To Law School Actually Worth The Price Tag?

Young lawyers with significant debt often doubt the value of their legal education, contrasting sharply with those who graduate debt-free.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Education

Wall Street tried getting into higher education. Disaster ensued.

The for-profit college sector experienced explosive growth and profitability in the early 2000s, significantly outpacing public colleges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago
Education

A generation of students is being ripped off and our blood should be boiling | Zoe Williams

Successive governments neglecting dire funding situation in universities, leading to a future calamity for students and the education sector.
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