College, Education, Dream Chasing, Science, Religion
Borrowers saddled with unmanageable student debt may wonder if they should have avoided college altogether. Don’t have second thoughts, one expert said — but with caveats. “Higher education is absolutely worth it,” Natalia Abrams, founder and president of the Student Debt Crisis Center, recently told Read More …
More and more college athletes are earning money off their name, image, or likeness (NIL) since a NCAA rules change nearly two years ago — affording them the opportunity to profit from their sport no matter if they turn pro. But many aren’t equipped to deal with Read More …
More than 70% of for-profit students borrow federal loans and account for 50% of all student loan defaults. Students who attend for-profit colleges are three times more likely to default on student loans, and six times less likely to receive employment after enrollment, according to Read More …
Student loan debt is considered “good debt,” but it is also the cause for an over $1.7 trillion student loan debt crisis. Student loan debt consists of private loans and federal loans. Over 40 million borrowers have federal student loans totaling around $1.6 trillion in Read More …
Any discussion about student loans, should begin with a basic knowledge of: Federal vs. Private Student Loans Student loan debt consists of private loans and federal loans. Private student loan debt accounts for 7.61% of all student debt and totals $131.1 billion. Private student loan Read More …
It’s that time of year for dorm shopping and packing up the kids to head to college. It also means paying tuition and fees. For parents using 529 plans to pay college tuition this year, some may have seen major losses in those plans due Read More …
Hello, gamers and social media influencers, the tax man is coming for your earnings. Donations, tips, subscriptions, partnerships, and merchandise revenue you made last year are all taxable income. And if it’s your minor son or daughter racking in the gains, you could be the Read More …
At the end of summer, parents typically pack up their college kids and head to the dorm or off-campus housing. There’s the usual checklist — towels, bedding, laptop, and laundry supplies. However, one item can be overlooked: renters insurance. Students living in college dorms may Read More …
In the middle of a pandemic and a civil rights movement (Black Lives Matter), I experienced much pain but also in the midst of the pain, moments of joy. How and why this happens is beyond me. What I have learned is to live in Read More …
I watched ESPN’s The Last Dance featuring Michael Jordan (MJ) and the Chicago Bulls 1997-98 team. Amidst this, I read about excerpts from The Chiffon Trenches, André Leon Talley’s upcoming memoir which references his relationship with Anna Wintour. I love black people and our culture. Read More …
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced that he is not running for re-election. One response has been that he is the culprit for all these schools closing. I am a Chicagoan and spent half of my education in Chicago Public Schools. I am intimately aware of Read More …
Today is my 46th birthday. I do not mind aging so long as there is wisdom, maturity, and growth. While most people party hard on their birthdays, it is typically a day of introspection for me. I prefer to be alone as I consider where Read More …