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In Sickness, In Health And In Debt?

Should Your Student Loans And Your Spouse’s Get Hitched?

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What Is A 529 Savings Plan?

Why Do Experts Advise Investing In One As Early As Possible

by

Gary M. Stern

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Pell Grants Help Students. But Are They Enough?

Written by Laura Perna, University of Pennsylvania and Jeremy Wright-Kim, University of Pennsylvania

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Why Rich Students Get The Most Financial Aid

Written by Anna Helhoski of NerdWallet

Financing May 2020

FIU's Garcia Defers Salary In Virus Response

An anonymous source who spoke with AP said Florida International University athletic director Pete Garcia is deferring one of his salary as part of the school’s COVID-19 response.

Financing May 2020

33M Have Sought Unemployment Aid

Around 33.5 million people have filed for unemployment in the past seven weeks because of COVID-19. An AP-NORC poll shows 61% of Hispanics said their household has lost income.

Financing May 2020

Millions Must Wait For Federal Checks

Millions who do not have bank accounts must wait weeks for their federal checks. This disproportionately Hispanic and black population often must use pricey check-cashing services.

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$110M To Help Latin America Thrown Into Doubt

President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze funding to WHO has put in doubt about $110 million for disease prevention in Latin America and support for Venezuelan migrants.

Financing April 2020

US Economy Shrank At 4.8% Rate Last Quarter

The pandemic has caused the U.S. economy to shrink at a 4.8% annual rate last quarter. The gross domestic product posted a quarterly drop for the first time in six years.

Financing April 2020

Harvard Agrees To Repay $1.3M

According to Boston federal prosecutors, Harvard is settling claims that a team at its T.H. Chan School of Public Health overcharged the government $1,359,791 between 2009 and 2014.

Financing April 2020

Trump Signs $484B Virus Aid Bill

A $484 billion coronavirus aid bill has been signed by President Donald Trump. This measure includes funds for businesses, hospitals and nationwide COVID-19 testing.

Financing April 2020

Trump Set To Sign Nearly $500B Virus Aid Bill

A nearly $500 billion virus aid bill is slated to be signed by the president. The bill includes aid for small- and medium-size businesses, hospitals and a nationwide testing program.