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fromenglish.elpais.com
14 hours ago

Back-to-school costs hit family finances amid tariff fears

One of the emails that parents dread most during summer months is the list of school supplies that will be required for their children's classes. Sometimes, it coincides with having to buy a new computer, clothes and shoes, in addition to tuition payments and monthly preschool fees. All this makes back-to-school the second-largest annual expense for families. The annual ritual is further complicated this year by a combination of cumulative price increases over the last few years and expected price hikes due to tariffs.
Education
fromTime Out London
1 month ago

Two of the most expensive private schools in the UK are in London

Two London private schools charge over £20,000 per term for the 2025/26 academic year.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

UC to consider increasing tuition and cutting how much of it goes to financial aid

UC regents are considering tuition increases amidst financial uncertainty, with the possibility of reducing financial aid funding from those revenues.
Higher education
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Should I Pay $407,000 for My Daughter's College? Insights Wanted!

Parents should be cautious about contributing to their children's college debt without jeopardizing their own financial futures.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I Spent $80,000 on Private School but Make $800,000, Is That Fine?

The only person who can deem it "fine" to spend on private school is the parent paying the hefty bill. High income doesn’t justify high costs.
Higher education
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fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

More people are joining the military. A shaky US job market could be boosting the numbers.

Military recruiting numbers are rising, driven by economic factors and targeted pre-recruitment programs.
Higher education
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Families earning 100k 'worse off than minimum wage' after private school fees, says report

High-income families struggle with private school costs, rendering their disposable income lower than minimum wage earners with no children in private education.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Planning for college: Are parents budgeting $200K in 529s plus $20K+ per year in extra spending?

It's essential to balance saving for college expenses with retirement plans, ensuring financial security without compromising future needs.
Retirement
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Gen Z is interested in blue-collar work-but not necessarily manufacturing

Gen Z is increasingly opting for trade jobs over four-year degrees due to high education costs and job security.
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