Finances
College is still an investment that pays off
College is still an investment that pays off College graduates earn an average of $8,000 more per year than similar individuals who attended college but did not complete a degree, even after accounting for student loan payments. The earnings premium rises to $10,400 per year when debt is not factored in, highlighting the continued value […]
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Trump isn’t cutting Pell Grants, after all − but other changes could complicate financial aid for some students
Trump isn’t cutting Pell Grants, after all − but other changes could complicate financial aid for some students Pell Grants will not be cut, but other changes to federal financial aid may complicate it for some students. The Trump administration has taken a different approach to addressing rising college costs and student debt, aiming to […]
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Social Security’s trust fund could run out of money sooner than expected due to changes in taxes and benefits
Social Security’s trust fund could run out of money sooner than expected due to changes in taxes and benefits Social Security’s trust fund could run out of money sooner than expected due to changes in taxes and benefits, potentially leading to a 21% cut in monthly checks for recipients by 2036. The program’s funding outlook […]
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Losing your job is bad for your health, but there are things you can do to minimize the harm
Losing your job is bad for your health, but there are things you can do to minimize the harm Losing your job can hurt you in many ways. Maskot/Getty Images The Trump administration’s firing and furloughing of tens of thousands of federal workers and contractors have obviously caused economic hardship for Americans employed in national […]
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