Back-to-school shopping expenses to reach record high: survey
Back-to-school spending in 2023 could reach a record high of more than $40 billion, largely due to demand in electronics, a survey reported. At the same time, Americans continue dealing with high inflation.
Student loan repayments will be starting again soon: Here's how to get it done
Student loan repayments begin again soon. Here are tips on how to get it done using organizational skills, spending strategies and payback implementation, according to money pros.
Worker shortages hitting these five professions
Jobs in a wide range of industries have been dealing with worker shortages. They include air traffic controllers, teachers, bus drivers, construction workers and others.
Do good parents have to pay for their child's college education?
Is it a requirement that a parent must pay for their child's college education? Is it a moral requirement? I've got some important answers to those questions to share with you.
Officials warn of 'transportation crisis' as school year kicks off
It's a new school year, but parents and school officials are facing the same problem: a school bus driver shortage. One district was forced to close on the first day of school.
Tips to slash back-to-school shopping costs
Back-to-school shopping costs are spiking this year as inflation hits parents, students and teachers hard and prices rise for basics like erasers, school uniforms and messenger bags.
Chick-fil-A's college scholarship applications are open and available to both employees and community leaders
Chick-fil-A announced scholarship applications are open for the 2024-2025 school year. Employees and non-employees can apply to help further their education.
Ex-transgender influencer Oli London warns US needs to 'wake up' to this child danger: 'It's not right'
America is the most concerning country when it comes to the indoctrination of gender ideology on children, detransitioning activist and influencer Oli London says.
Harvard law professor warns Hunter Biden’s special counsel has a ‘clear violation’
According to Harvard law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz, a special counsel is required to be "independent" from the current administration as to not serve Biden's "pleasures."
Personal finance expert explains how to prepare for the end of the federal student loan pause
Personal finance expert and "The Ramsey Show" host Dave Ramsey discusses student loan debt and shares tips on how to improve finances.
Many student loan borrowers unsure how they’ll restart payments after pause ends, survey says
There are options available for college students and their families to help take action ahead of time to try to minimize debt. Here are tips on where to start.
Veterans are valuable in today's job market: 'Highly adaptable to change'
Veterans face hurdles in transitioning into the civilian workforce, but The American Legion and others stress the vast skillsets that former military members bring to the job market.
Biden student loan cancellation plan for borrowers who were misled blocked by federal appeals court
President Biden's student loan relief efforts hit another roadblock Monday when a circuit court blocked Department of Education rule changes from taking effect.
Think tanks file suit to block Biden administration's plan to cancel $39B in student loans
A new lawsuit filed in Michigan asks a federal court to block the Biden administration’s plan to cancel $39 billion in student loans for hundreds of thousands of borrowers.
Back-to-school shopping to cost Americans more than ever amid inflation spike
Americans are expected to spend a record $41.5 billion on back-to-school supplies this year, according to a report from a retail watchdog.
Arizona State University Law School allows generative AI on applications
Arizona State University said Thursday that applicants to degree programs at its college of law will be allowed to use generative artificial intelligence in application preparation.
Department of Education investigating Harvard over legacy admissions practices
The Department of Education has launched an investigation into Harvard University's "legacy" and donor admissions under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
Student loan borrowers took on new debt during payment pause: report
Many student loan borrowers took on new debt during the student loan payment pause, which is set to lift in September. But President Biden said he’ll keep pursuing student loan relief.
Student loans: More than half of borrowers say they may miss a payment
Many student loan borrowers are worried they'll miss at least one payment when repayment begins, according to a survey by Morning Consult. But the Biden administration announced new student loan relief initiatives after the Supreme Court shut down its student loan forgiveness plan.
Biden forgives $39B in student loan debt – here’s who qualifies
The Biden administration is forgiving $39 billion in student debt for more than 800,000 borrowers after making changes to income-driven repayment plans. Here’s what you need to know.


















