College Planning

Tuition Increases and Layoffs Are Coming to a Broad Set of Universities

Declining government support at both the federal and state levels is hitting schools large and small across the country.

Ivy League Dreams Are an Unhealthy Distraction for Many Families

A college-application advisor faults the fascination with prestige universities and says less-well-known schools are a better fit for most students.

At 85, New Graduate Is Still Learning and Persevering

After a full, rewarding career, he retired and went on to pursue a degree at Rutgers, the university he dropped out of 60 years earlier.

An Opportunity to Join the College Planning Market

This business and mission could be a good fit for an advisor looking to extend their reach and serve more clients.

Trump Administration Upends Student-Loan Repayments

Complaints about income-driven repayment plans have mounted since Feb. 1. Many who want to repay loans have been left in limbo.

For Some Recent Graduates, the AI Job Apocalypse May Already Be Here

AI firms are racing to build “virtual workers” that can replace entry-level employees, but, there are big risks for employers.

Some Students Weigh Leaving the U.S. for College

Students motivated by politics, university funding cuts, better career opportunities or more affordable tuition are going abroad.

The Professors Are Using ChatGPT, and Some Students Aren’t Happy About It

In addition to claiming hypocrisy, they argue they're paying a lot to be taught by humans, not an algorithm that they could consult for free.

NY Fed: Student Loan Delinquencies Rising

Student loan borrowers ran into trouble during the first quarter after the government lifted a long-running moratorium on debt repayment.

With 5M in Default, Companies Offer Student Debt Help

The federal government is cracking down on delinquent student loans. Many companies, including Schwab and Fidelity, are stepping in to help.

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Firms Need to Get Back to the Basics of Organic Growth, Report Urges

Some that use artificial intelligence for prospecting are reporting huge gains in lead generation.

Seniors Outnumber Children in 11 States and Almost Half of Counties

There are still more kids than older adults, but that difference is shrinking as more boomers hit 65.

BlackRock Aims to Tap Into Texas Reputation

BlackRock launches an ETF to tap into Texas's growing reputation as a magnet for companies, capital and jobs in the United States.

1 in 3 Baby Boomers Vow to Never Sell Their Home

The reluctance of older homeowners to sell makes it more difficult for younger generations to find a home.

That Unexpected Call From Your Doctor’s Office Could Be a ‘Spoofing’ Scam

Scammers can and do fool caller ID systems to trick seniors and steal their personal information.

RIA Firm’s Rethink of Retirement Investing a Finalist for Research Award

Dunham & Associates whitepaper offers a new approach tailored to increasing life expectancies.

Two Investment Banks Want Out of 20-year-old Settlement

The $1.5 billion settlement with 12 investment banks addressed a scandal over analysts issuing positive research to win business.