The European Union is standing firm in its support for Ukraine. This support includes money, weapons, and diplomacy. EU leaders recently met in Angola. They discussed Ukraine's needs. They promised to keep helping. Money is a big part of this support. EU leaders agreed to fund Ukraine for the next two years. This was decided last month. They plan to finalize details...
EU leaders made a big promise to help Ukraine with money for the next two years. This includes funds for its military and defense. However, they didn't agree on using the frozen Russian assets to give Ukraine a huge loan. Belgium had some concerns about this plan. The EU leaders asked the European Commission to come up with options for financial support. They also s...
A proposed bill, nicknamed the "Big Beautiful Bill, " is causing quite a stir among community college students. The main issue? It wants to make Pell Grants, a crucial financial aid program, harder to get. Specifically, it would require students to take more classes to qualify. Pell Grants are a big deal for many students. They help cover tuition costs, which averag...
College is expensive, and for homeowners, it might seem like a good idea to use home equity to cover tuition. But is it really a smart move? Let's dive in. First, it's important to understand what home equity is. It's the difference between what your home is worth and what you still owe on your mortgage. You can borrow against this equity through a home equity loan ...
A young entrepreneur, Charlie Javice, was found guilty of tricking JPMorgan Chase. She claimed her startup, Frank, had millions of customers. In reality, she had only a fraction of that number. This deception cost the bank $175 million. The trial lasted five weeks in a Manhattan court. Javice, now 32, could spend decades in prison. Her co-defendant, Olivier Amar, fac...
In the bustling world of startups, a young entrepreneur named Charlie Javice found herself in hot water. The founder of Frank, a company that aimed to simplify the college financial aid process, was found guilty of deceiving JPMorgan Chase. The bank ended up buying Frank for a whopping 175 million dollars in 2021, only to discover later that the company's customer li...
The Department of Education might be shutting down, but what does this mean for student loans and the FAFSA? The Small Business Administration (SBA) is stepping in to manage federal student loans. This shift comes after significant cuts to the Department of Education's staff and resources. The SBA, however, is also reducing its workforce, which raises concerns about ...
Harvard University has taken a bold step to make education more accessible. It has decided to cover all costs for students from families earning $100, 000 or less per year. This means tuition, housing, food, health insurance, and even travel expenses will be taken care of. For families earning up to $200, 000 a year, tuition will be completely waived. This change is ...
Harvard University has made a significant change. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, families earning less than $200, 000 per year will not pay tuition. This is a big deal. It means that about 86% of U. S. families could qualify for financial aid at Harvard. The median household income in the U. S. was $80, 000 in 2023. So, this change could help a lot of people....
Ever wondered how much it takes to fight climate change? Well, bigwigs from rich countries finally agreed on a plan after two weeks of talks at the annual climate conference. They promised to give poorer nations $300 billion each year by 2035. Sounds great, right? Not quite. Experts say we actually need about $1. 3 trillion! That's a big gap. No wonder many developin...