higher education

Financial expert Dave Ramsey recently expressed his concerns about the long-term stress and regret associated with student loans, highlighting the need for alternative educational funding methods. What Happened: In a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday, Ramsey outlined the negative impacts of...

Peter Brandt, a prominent trader and author, on Wednesday, proposed a radical idea for student debt forgiveness, suggesting that colleges and universities should bear a significant portion of the burden. What Happened: Brandt, in a tweet, argued that institutions of higher education should be...

On Monday, a new student loan repayment plan proposed by President Joe Biden came under scrutiny due to the potential for accruing interest, which could add thousands of dollars to the debt of millions of Americans. What Happened: As part of Biden’s backup relief proposal, the administration...

Sending children to college can be a significant financial burden for parents, often made worse by small oversights that can add up to substantial costs. The Wall Street Journal reports. Underestimating Out-of-Pocket Expenses Parents often underestimate the costs related to food, transportation,...

A large part of the government’s investment in higher education over the past 15 years may have done more harm than good. According to a new report by the Wall Street Journal’s Josh Mitchell, many Americans who have taken advantage of government-financed grants, low-interest loans and...