Tag: College
This Type of Debt Is Up 56 Percent in a Decade
Krystal Steinmetz on November 2, 2015
A nonprofit group that follows the trend calls this exploding debt load a major policy issue.
Corinthian Colleges Socked With $530 Million Judgment
Krystal Steinmetz on October 29, 2015
The court ruled against the shuttered for-profit college chain for its predatory lending practices, a decision that could lay the groundwork to help indebted former students.
Another Blow for Embattled For-Profit ITT Colleges
Krystal Steinmetz on October 21, 2015
There are at least 18 attorneys general and three federal agencies investigating this college chain. Here’s the latest government move to restrict the institution.
No Joke: This University Now Offers Free MBAs
Karla Bowsher on October 20, 2015
Arizona State University is offering full scholarships to all students accepted into its full-time MBA program starting next fall. Find out why.
How Economists Caught Cheating College Students
Karla Bowsher on October 14, 2015
At least 10 percent of college students cheat on exams, according to one study. But there is a simple way to stop the practice in its tracks.
University of Phoenix Barred From Military Bases
Krystal Steinmetz on October 12, 2015
The for-profit university also may not enroll new, active-duty students using military tuition assistance while the Defense Department investigates recruiting tactics.
Check Out This Job Perk: Help Paying Down Student Loans
Krystal Steinmetz on September 28, 2015
This benefit could help PricewaterhouseCoopers compete for college graduates and, it says, help solve a societal problem caused by student loan debt.
Using Everyday Opportunities to Teach Your Kids Money Smarts
Krystal Steinmetz on September 21, 2015
A strong financial foundation begins early. Even a trip to the shoe store can provide a child with a valuable lesson.
Colleges Where Students Shoulder the Heaviest Debt Loads
Krystal Steinmetz on September 16, 2015
A recent Brookings Institution report found that the student loan crisis is concentrated among nontraditional students at for-profit schools.
Applying for College Financial Aid Just Got a Little Easier
Krystal Steinmetz on September 15, 2015
How a newly streamlined process is geared to help students and families get an accurate picture of college costs earlier in the year and make better decisions.
White House’s ‘College Scorecard’ Is New Comparison Tool
Karla Bowsher on September 14, 2015
President Obama has announced a new tool designed to help families make informed decisions about higher education.
5 Smart Money Moves for First-Time College Students
Allison Martin on September 11, 2015
Headed off to college as a freshman? Here are some tips to help set the foundation for your financial future.
Don’t Let Your College Student Fail Money 101
Jim Gold on September 10, 2015
A new survey indicates most college students think they know more about how to handle money than they really do. Here’s how to educate them.
Community Colleges Offering the Most — and Least — for Your Cash
Karla Bowsher on September 10, 2015
To get the most bang for your buck at a community college, consider heading to one state in the Southeast.
Should Men or Women Pay on the First Date?
Karla Bowsher on September 8, 2015
Even in 2015, the vast majority of heterosexual couples still don’t split the check 50/50 on the first date. What is going on?
5 Cities Where You Need a Roommate to Afford to Rent
Karla Bowsher on September 4, 2015
Conventional wisdom holds that rent should cost less than 30 percent of a renter’s income. But fewer people find that goal achievable.
The 10 Highest Paying Jobs You Can Land With a 2–Year Degree
Krystal Steinmetz on September 2, 2015
A new study points to the associate’s degree programs and institutions that provide the most efficient paths to solid salaries.
Is College Still Worth It? A Look at the Numbers
Krystal Steinmetz on August 31, 2015
A new study breaks down the factors that affect the return on investment of various college diplomas.
These Colleges and Majors Lead to the Highest Salaries
Karla Bowsher on August 26, 2015
Which school tops the list of universities that turn out the highest-earning graduates? Find out.
Could It Be? Frugality Is a Fall Fashion for Kids?
Jim Gold on August 24, 2015
Money does not grow on trees. That’s a lesson that today’s young shoppers seem to have learned from their recession-scarred parents.
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