financial illiteracy

How Are Student Fees Calculated?

When it comes to higher education in the United States, one of the most frequently discussed topics among students and parents is tuition fees. For those planning to attend college, understanding how these fees are calculated can be both confusing and overwhelming. This blog breaks down the key factors that influence tuition costs, providing clarity […]

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‘Money Does Not Grow on Trees’: Taxpayers Must Cap Student Loan Lending

Author’s Note: This article is from my weekly “Top of Mind” email, sent to subscribers every Thursday. For more content like this and to receive the full newsletter each week, enter your name and email under “SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, ‘TOP OF MIND,’” located on the right-hand side of the site. The “One Big […]

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The Financial Crunch on Campus

Being a student, for most people, has always meant living on a reduced amount of money. There’s a pride to be had in managing to stick to a budget, or clubbing in with your housemates to make a cheap pasta bake because you can split the cost. Student social nights are also designed with this […]

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Educators Should Help Their Students With These Three Key Financial Concerns

As professionals in the education sector, we have a responsibility to ensure that our students receive a quality education during their time at university. Financial education is rarely part of a course curriculum, but for those of us who are passionate about supporting learners in reaching their full potential, a lesson in financial concerns is […]

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Linda, Listen—The Kids Don’t Know Money, Help Them

Author’s Note: This excerpt is from my weekly “Top of Mind” email, sent to subscribers every Thursday. For more content like this and to receive the full newsletter each week, sign up directly by entering your name and email under “SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, ‘TOP OF MIND,’” located on the right-hand side of the […]

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