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Understand Your Student Debt. Understand Your Choices.
Get the information you need to make informed choices about your college journey and student debt.
Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO)
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Major changes coming to the homebuying process
The US real estate industry will never be the same.
Ranked: Median Student Debt for a U.S. College Degree
The median student debt for a U.S. bachelor's degree ranges from $43,000 to $13,000. View this graphic to see where each major falls in line.
To college students, Bill Gates embodies financial success
A Morning Brew/Generation Lab survey dives into how college students think about financial advice.
Here are the 14 highest-paying bachelor's degrees
People with a bachelor's in electrical engineering earned $106,600 a year, according to Census Bureau data.
QoD: What occupations predict most new jobs in the next 10yr? - Blog
The need for these occupations is expected to grow. How much does this outlook influence your students' career choices? Answer: Questions: What are some factors that might contribute to the growth of these particular fields? How does "median pay" differ from average pay?
57% Of HOA Residents Don’t Like Having An HOA
More than 1,000 homeowners with an HOA shared their experiences, their monthly dues and their perceptions about living in an HOA neighborhood.
Accounting Graduates Drop By Highest Percentage in Years
The pool of U.S. students who completed accounting degrees dropped sharply in the latest available academic year as more workers in the profession retire without an adequate pipeline of entrants to fill the gap.
How Do I Pay for College?
Answers to your questions about one of the biggest challenges facing students.
NYC cracks down on short-term rentals, threatening platforms like Airbnb
Financial news for the next generation. We cover markets, trading, business, technology, and culture to empower you to control your financial future.
Americans Are Losing Faith in the Value of College. Whose Fault Is That?
For most people, the new economics of higher ed make going to college a risky bet.
How Biden's goal to boost Black homeownership could be undone by a new mortgage rule
`These requirements would have the impact of exacerbating the already too-high homeownership gap,' said Marc Morial, head of the National Urban League.
New NYC law could cut down thousands of short-term rental listings
Airbnb called the new law a “de facto ban” on its listings.
Rent vs Buy Calculator: Should I Rent or Buy?
Is it better to buy or rent? Closing costs can get expensive and it can be better to rent, depending on how long you're staying. NerdWallet's calculator helps you determine if renting or buying a home makes more financial sense for you.
More Than a Third of Americans Say Uncertainty About Their Finances Keeps Them Up at Night at Least Monthly
Northwestern Mutual's 2023 Planning & Progress Study finds Americans feel stronger about their friendships, mental health, physical health and job stability than they do about their finances An...
Zillow to offer a 1% down payment loan program | CNN Business
For buyers facing affordability challenges getting into a home of their own, Zillow Home Loans is rolling out a new option: a 1% down payment.
Getting ratio’d
This nasty calculation is keeping younger consumers out of homes.
Fear and Greed Index - Investor Sentiment | CNN
CNN’s Fear & Greed Index is a way to gauge stock market movements and whether stocks are fairly priced. The index uses seven market indicators to help answer the question: What emotion is driving the market now?
2023 FAFSA Updates: Major Changes and the Paying for College Unit - Blog
Stay informed with the latest changes to FAFSA 2023, including the shift from EFC to SAI, Pell Grant modifications, and the new SAVE repayment plan. NGPF's deep dive helps educators navigate these updates for effective teaching.
Joey Politano 🏳️🌈 on Twitter
Cursed Fact:More of America's housing stock is from the 1950s than the 2010s pic.twitter.com/9nnae8Wnih— Joey Politano 🏳️🌈 (@JosephPolitano) August 14, 2023
Streamflation won’t stop you from watching TV
Despite higher prices, people aren’t canceling their streaming subscriptions.
Rental Market Trends in the U.S. — Rent Growth Finally Slows - NerdWallet
As of June 2023, rents in the U.S. are rising at a slower pace than in the previous year.
Fall in Airbnb listings revenues sparks housing market crash fears
Data shows that Airbnb revenues per listing have dropped by nearly 50 percent in some cities over a year—a decline that could force 'newbie' owners to sell, an expert said.
One Culprit in Rising College Costs: Administrative Expenses
Colleges and universities are spending more on administration and less on instruction. Here's what that means for students.
North Dakota colleges say Minnesota's free tuition plan "catastrophic" for the state
Minnesota's ambitious plan to give free college to lower-income students threatens a brain drain from institutions in its neighbor state.
What's New with Taxes for 2023 - Blog
Tax articles recently included many on developments at the IRS and tax advice and planning for retirement. We also take a look at inflation’s impact on tax brackets for 2023 taxes, and changes to some states’ income taxes. But we begin the update with a timely article given all of the huge lottery drawings this summer. Lottery Winnings This might be a good hook during your tax unit—How much will a jackpot winner pay in taxes?
Portugal’s bid to attract foreign money backfires as rental market goes ‘crazy’
Government incentives and deregulation have brought digital nomads, Airbnbs and ‘golden visas’ – but steep housing costs for locals
🤔 The big AI question
A quick update on an odd market dynamic that we spotlighted a couple of days ago ... median home prices for existing homes have officially surpassed that of new homes, Matt writes.