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Key PointsFederal Parent PLUS loans have minimal credit requirements, but come with higher interest rates and origination fees.Private student loans can have lower rates but fewer borrower protections, and they typically require good credit or a cosigner.The right choice depends on a family’s financial situation, credit history, and comfort with federal vs. private loan terms. Parents and families are in the process of figuring out how to pay for college. Given that undergraduate Direct loan limits are so low, many parents have to step in to cover the expenses.When savings and scholarships fall short, the next option often involves borrowing.For…
Refunds are almost 11% higher than the same point last year, the IRS said.
One of the biggest conundrums parents face is managing their own emotions when a stock market, real estate market, or any other risk asset takes a dive. On one hand, it’s painful to watch your portfolio shrink. Every dollar you lose represents time, the most valuable commodity of all. On the other hand, there’s a quiet thrill knowing your children now have a chance to buy at lower prices. After a prolonged bull market, it’s natural to wonder whether our kids will be financially screwed as adults. We’re already seeing it play out with young adults today. They’re struggling to…
I was a medical student scrubbed into an appendectomy when the surgeon said something I didn’t fully understand at the time. I told him surgery seemed like a lot of fun. He looked at me and said: once you do enough of these, it’s just a job. The excitement fades. I filed that away and moved on. Years later, as an attending, I started hearing variations of the same thing from colleagues. They still cared about their patients. They still showed up. But somewhere along the way the energy had shifted. Something had quietly gone flat. Eventually I came to…
Google co-founder Sergey Brin seems to be on a real estate buying spree, picking up a Florida megamansion after recently buying two other homes totaling $92 million.
AI has made it easier than ever for college students to earn real money on the side. You don’t need a degree in computer science or a big upfront investment – you need the right tools, a willingness to learn, and the patience to build something. The side hustles below are all grounded in real examples. Every single one has documented income proof from people who are actually doing it.A few honest caveats: AI won’t make you rich overnight, and most of these take weeks or months to ramp up. The income ranges listed are real but represent a wide…
Nvidia “is having a harder time moving the needle” these days, one analyst notes.
China’s new home prices extend drop in February as recovery remains elusive
Hey everyone! Have you seen Alysa Liu’s Gold medal cinching performance at the Olympics? It was carefree, joyous, and inspirational. She glided over the ice and won the heart of everyone watching. Words can’t do it justice—go check it out if you haven’t seen her programs. I haven’t watched figure skating in years, but I tuned in at the right time this year. I’m a huge fan now. The BurnoutHow is this related to FIRE? Well, she retired from figure skating four years ago, when she was only 16! At the time, she had already won two U.S. National Championships…
If you’re like me and sick of needing separate apps to open numerous files, just open local files in a browser. Windows lets you open local files in your favorite browser just by changing a few settings. Why Use Your Browser to Open Local Files If every file type has an app to open it, why bother with your browser? I used to think that way too, but there are several major benefits, including: Browsers are universal file viewers. No need to download extra apps. Save resources. Using the browser is far more efficient than numerous apps. You can even…