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fromFortune
5 hours ago

'We should absolutely be concerned about non-college-educated men today': higher rents, living at home, falling out of the labor market | Fortune

"There are very real economic forces that are limiting the options for non-college-educated men in the United States. Some of what we're seeing is simply rational responses to a system that's pricing them out."
Boston real estate
#education
Higher education
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

New data: Associate degrees, community college on the rise as students ditch traditional 4-year bachelor's

More students are choosing associate degrees over bachelor's degrees, with 18 to 20-year-olds now the largest group of first-time associate degree earners.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Day Around the Bay: College in East Bay Eliminates Debt of Graduating Students

Contra Costa College is forgiving up to $1,000 in school debt for graduating students due to a $31,000 donation from its foundation.
France news
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

MAP: The student population 'timebomb' in French schools

France's education system must adapt to a projected decline of 1.7 million students by 2035 due to falling birth rates.
Higher education
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

New data: Associate degrees, community college on the rise as students ditch traditional 4-year bachelor's

More students are choosing associate degrees over bachelor's degrees, with 18 to 20-year-olds now the largest group of first-time associate degree earners.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Day Around the Bay: College in East Bay Eliminates Debt of Graduating Students

Contra Costa College is forgiving up to $1,000 in school debt for graduating students due to a $31,000 donation from its foundation.
France news
fromThe Local France
5 days ago

MAP: The student population 'timebomb' in French schools

France's education system must adapt to a projected decline of 1.7 million students by 2035 due to falling birth rates.
NYC parents
fromFortune
1 day ago

If the economy feels even worse for you than inflation data is showing, that might be because childcare isn't deemed a 'necessity' | Fortune

Inflation has risen to 3.3%, driven by commodity prices, particularly gasoline, affecting household affordability and economic perceptions.
#california
California
fromsfist.com
22 hours ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: California Schools See Enrollment Drops

California public school enrollment declined 1.3% for 2025-26 due to demographic factors and fewer births.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
19 hours ago

America's housing shortage stems from more than overregulation

America's housing shortage is a long-term issue, with permits significantly below historical averages and a homeowner vacancy rate at a record low.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

How Working People Are the Canaries in the Coal Mine

Politicians are addressing the affordability crisis, but many working individuals feel neglected and question the timing of this attention.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
20 hours ago

Deloitte is cutting back on benefits for some US workers

Deloitte US will reduce benefits for employees in internal support roles, including cuts to parental leave, PTO, pension plans, and IVF funding.
Business
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why people can't build wealth on wages alone, and what to do about it

Rising inequality and ownership are central to addressing the affordability crisis and ensuring prosperity during technological revolutions.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California's ongoing drop in public school enrollment is steepest in LAUSD and L.A. County

Los Angeles County schools face significant enrollment declines, reflecting a broader national trend influenced by various socio-economic factors.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
1 day ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
#labor-market
Business
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

MBA: Mortgage rates, inflation will stay elevated through 2026

The labor market shows moderate job growth, rising inflation, and a risky housing market with increasing delinquencies among FHA loans.
Business
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

MBA: Mortgage rates, inflation will stay elevated through 2026

The labor market shows moderate job growth, rising inflation, and a risky housing market with increasing delinquencies among FHA loans.
East Bay real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

A New Ranking Reveals the Most Affordable Growing Cities in the U.S.-Including 2 on the West Coast

Visalia, California, and Vancouver, Washington, are the most affordable and rapidly growing cities on the West Coast.
#higher-education
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

The Looming College-Enrollment Death Spiral

The decline in high school graduates will significantly impact college enrollment and accessibility, particularly for lower-income students.
Higher education
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

The Looming College-Enrollment Death Spiral

The decline in high school graduates will significantly impact college enrollment and accessibility, particularly for lower-income students.
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Democrats' new affordability nemesis: FIFA

Schumer tore into FIFA for collecting billions while ticketholders are being 'gouged.' He also blamed the Trump administration for poor planning and oversight, stating, 'These issues all point to FIFA and the Trump administration failing to protect consumers, while not providing more support to local committees and transit agencies to handle the significant new costs to operate during the tournament.'
NYC politics
SF politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Trump's plan to limit a key student-loan forgiveness program for public servants faces new pushback

The Trump administration aims to limit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, prompting Democratic lawmakers to seek a resolution to block these changes.
Careers
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

LinkedIn data shows AI isn't to blame for hiring decline... yet | TechCrunch

Hiring has declined by 20% since 2022, but AI is not currently impacting jobs according to LinkedIn's data.
Women in technology
fromFortune
3 days ago

Trump's macho MAGA economy is a bust. But there are plenty of high-paying jobs for men - in nursing and teaching | Fortune

The manufacturing sector is shrinking, while pink-collar jobs in healthcare offer better pay and stability.
fromFortune
4 days ago

Debt management plan vs. debt relief | Fortune

A debt management plan (DMP) is a way to combine your unsecured debts into a more manageable single monthly bill. You'll typically get reduced interest rates compared to what you're currently paying thanks to negotiation by the agency you're working with.
Bootstrapping
#student-loans
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Student loans: My debt rose 20,000 to 77,000 even though I'm paying'

High interest rates are increasing graduate student loan balances far faster than typical repayments, leaving many unable to reduce principal across decades of repayment.
Higher education
fromFast Company
4 hours ago

Private student loans: A cautionary guide to your options

Filing FAFSA and applying for scholarships can help manage college costs, but cosigning private loans poses risks to parents' finances and relationships.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

Nine universities are suing the government over sudden loan repayment demands for students in weekend courses classified as distance learning.
Higher education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul is coming but there's an exception to the new borrowing limits

Major changes to student loans include new borrowing caps and repayment plans, affecting borrowers starting July 1.
Remote teams
fromFortune
21 hours ago

The power has swung back to employers-and workers are paying for it in benefits, flexibility, and leverage | Fortune

Employers have regained power over employees, leading to reduced job optimism and increased workplace mandates.
Real estate
fromFortune
1 day ago

The housing crisis has become HR's problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers' newest RTO play | Fortune

Employer-assisted housing programs are emerging to help workers with homebuying costs amid rising housing challenges.
#gen-z
NYC parents
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Nearly two-thirds of parents support their Gen Z kids financially, survey finds

64% of parents with Gen Z children provide financial support, impacting their own finances.
NYC parents
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Nearly two-thirds of parents support their Gen Z kids financially, survey finds

64% of parents with Gen Z children provide financial support, impacting their own finances.
Education
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Birth rate warning issued as applications for primary school places decline

London has seen a 3.5% decrease in primary school applications due to declining birth rates and families relocating.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
5 days ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
#housing-market
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Why is housing inventory growth slowing down in 2026?

Housing inventory growth is slowing down, with some areas experiencing negative year-over-year inventory despite previous predictions of increases.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

What 10 years of data reveals about 2026 housing market signals

Housing cycles follow a recognizable sequence of demand, pricing behavior, and buyer response, leading to market resets and recovery.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

First-time homebuyer commissions remain steady despite NAR settlement

First-time homebuyers face stable or rising real estate commissions despite recent settlement changes, with limited negotiation occurring among clients.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Why is housing inventory growth slowing down in 2026?

Housing inventory growth is slowing down, with some areas experiencing negative year-over-year inventory despite previous predictions of increases.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

What 10 years of data reveals about 2026 housing market signals

Housing cycles follow a recognizable sequence of demand, pricing behavior, and buyer response, leading to market resets and recovery.
Education
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
#hampshire-college
Higher education
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Hampshire College and the Death of a Boomer Utopia

Hampshire College is closing due to financial struggles and declining enrollment, marking the end of its 56-year history.
Higher education
fromFortune
3 days ago

Hampshire College closes, the latest in a string of small schools to fold under demographic, financial pressure | Fortune

Hampshire College will close after the fall semester due to financial pressures and inability to sustain operations.
Higher education
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Hampshire College in Amherst to close, and another Mass. school is put on warning by the state

Hampshire College will close due to financial difficulties and declining enrollment after failing to implement a successful five-year plan.
Higher education
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

Hampshire College and the Death of a Boomer Utopia

Hampshire College is closing due to financial struggles and declining enrollment, marking the end of its 56-year history.
Higher education
fromFortune
3 days ago

Hampshire College closes, the latest in a string of small schools to fold under demographic, financial pressure | Fortune

Hampshire College will close after the fall semester due to financial pressures and inability to sustain operations.
Higher education
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Hampshire College in Amherst to close, and another Mass. school is put on warning by the state

Hampshire College will close due to financial difficulties and declining enrollment after failing to implement a successful five-year plan.
#homeownership
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Buy or rent? 10-year study analyzes wealth gap in 250 US cities

Homeownership is more profitable than renting in 250 cities, with significant equity advantages in fast-growing markets like Miami and Florida cities.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Buy or rent? 10-year study analyzes wealth gap in 250 US cities

Homeownership is more profitable than renting in 250 cities, with significant equity advantages in fast-growing markets like Miami and Florida cities.
Education
fromFortune
3 days ago

I was a government official in the 1990s and watched the economy get turned upside-down. It's happening again | Fortune

Today's economy faces labor market disruption from AI, echoing the challenges of the 1990s with significant job losses and the need for effective worker support.
Business
fromFortune
6 days ago

Turns out the American middle class didn't die. It got richer-and felt poorer | Fortune

Affluent Americans in 2026 experience a sense of unease despite material wealth, reflecting a structural shift in the economy and perceptions of prosperity.
#job-market
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Chain reaction: A framework for America's housing and retirement crises

The American Dream faces challenges in homeownership due to affordability, inventory issues, and systemic policy failures.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 days ago

Students Earning Credentials at Younger Ages

"This year's increase in undergraduate credential attainment isn't just about more completions-it's also about timing. More students are earning certificates and degrees earlier and that shift reflects how postsecondary pathways are changing and starting sooner than they once did."
Higher education
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

'This is not about Harvard. It is about higher education.' - Harvard Gazette

The partnership between U.S. universities and government is threatened, risking a brain drain similar to post-war Europe.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 days ago

This CEO has teamed up with Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey to build an AI degree that could rival Harvard-and it will only cost $10,000 to attend | Fortune

Khan TED Institute will offer a low-cost, AI-focused degree to expand access to higher education and align learning with job market needs.
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Higher Education Mergers Feel Personal, Because They Are

College mergers disrupt relational systems, affecting roles, identity, and emotional stability beyond just organizational structures.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 months ago

While elites debate geopolitics, Americans are rethinking college in the search for economic mobility | Fortune

AI is actively transforming labor markets, prompting American workers to adapt as automation threatens roughly 25% of US and European work hours.
Higher education
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

University system chancellor orders schools to end academic programs "centered on" LGBTQ+ identities - LGBTQ Nation

Texas Tech University System is eliminating academic programs focused on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 week ago

'Downward mobility is incredibly radicalizing': The college bargain is broken. What comes next could reshape America | Fortune

The value of a college degree has diminished while unemployment for recent graduates has risen since 2022.
Higher education
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

More students in these majors are switching due to AI: poll

AI significantly influences college students' major choices and job market perceptions.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Net Tuition Price Continues to Trend Downward

In general, students across all income brackets are paying less for college, adjusted for inflation, than they did six years ago at all types of institutions. In some cases, those drops were especially high, including for low- and middle-income students at the nation's wealthiest private colleges; their average net price dropped 28.1 percent and 30.8 percent, respectively.
Higher education
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

More students are going to college. Affordability and workforce training are factors

While overall more people are choosing college, there are important shifts happening in where students are going and where they're not. Enrollment at private four-year colleges is down. Fewer people are enrolled in master's degree programs. But enrollment is up at four-year public universities and at community colleges. There, it's driven by students choosing short-term credentials tied to the workforce.
Higher education
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