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I graduated college at 40, but defaulted on my student loans. How can I deal?
How to get out of student loan debt Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I am about to turn 65 and eligible for Medicare. I have a bachelor’s degree in business and organizational communications and an ...
Researchers From Stanford University Working on New Privacy-Focused Blockchain
Cryptography researchers from Stanford University are developing a new privacy-focused layer-1 blockchain. According to a new press release, the Espresso Systems project aims to build a blockchain com...
I took out $30K in student loans, but they now total $96K. How is this possible?
How to get out of student loan debt Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I’d like to obtain advice on tackling student loan debt. I do not have private loans, and I owe approximately $96,000. I’m so con...
Here’s exactly how much money is in the average savings account in America
But whatever the rules, one thing is clear: Americans who do save are saving more than they used to. Getty Images/iStockphoto While there’s no magic number as to the amount of money someone should hav...
Cambridge University Partners with 16 Financial Institutions to Develop Crypto Asset Ecosystem
The University of Cambridge, through the Cambridge Centre of Alternative Finance (CCAF), has rolled out a multi-year research initiative with 16 key financial institutions like WorldBank, IMF, and Mas...
Cambridge University with IMF and BIS launches crypto research project
Experts were concerned about the alleged lack of consistent and transparent data on crypto markets University of Cambridge is collaborating with top banking institutions and private companies They ...
Cambridge University Launches Crypto Research Project with IMF, BIS
Cambridge University’s Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has announced a collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and others to conduc...
Cambridge University launches crypto research project with IMF and BIS
The University of Cambridge is collaborating with some of the world’s top banking institutions and private companies to introduce a new project targeting cryptocurrency research. The Cambridge Center ...
Should You Invest Like A University Endowment?
Washington University in St. Louis posted the top university endowment return in 2021 Washington University in St. Louis The National Association of College and University Business Officers (“NACUBO”)...
My mom cosigned student loans for my now-disabled sister. How can we repay them?
How to get out of student loan debt. Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: My mom cosigned my sister’s student loan for her online school, but life got in the way for my sister and because of her mental ...
Officials Attend First Lecture on NFTs at Major Turkish University – Bitcoin News
Ankara University has become the first higher education institution in Turkey to organize a course on non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The freshly-launched lecture has been attended by high-ranking governm...
Donations in Shiba Inu, Dogecoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Now Accepted by Quincy University
Alex Dovbnya Quincy University has become the latest university to jump on the cryptocurrency train by accepting donations in Bitcoin, Shiba Inu and Dogecoin and other cryptocurrencies Quincy Universi...
Texas’ Lt. Gov. Wants To End University Tenure To Fight Critical Race Theory
Topline Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposed freezing tenure for Texas public universities’ new hires over the teaching of critical race theory, saying tenured professors shouldn’t be permitted to “poi...
I’m 35 and have $380K in student loans. How to get out of student loan debt fast
Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: “I’m 35 years old, I have one kid and another on the way. My partner is afraid to marry me because of my debt, and I don’t have a steady income. I have two masters d...
Binance Is Hosting Crypto Masterclasses Across Nigerian University Campuses
Crypto exchange Binance is the largest exchange in the world and one of the most widely used exchanges in Africa. It has found a market of loyal users in the Nigerian youth who have turned to crypto t...
South Korean University to Present NFT Certificates for Graduates
Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), a top private university in Suwon, South Korea, seeks to add flavour to its graduation ceremony slotted onFebruary 16, by offering (non-fungible token) NFT certificates...
This South Korean university is going to issue NFT certificates to students
The Sungkyunkwan University of South Korea has announced that it will issue certificates to its three students in Non-fungible token format. The recent announcement was made on 14 February that these ...
The Tax Advantages of Series I Savings Bonds
At first glance, a stodgy, government-guaranteed investment may not seem like the most thrilling investment idea. But for many investors that’s exactly what U.S. Treasury Series “I” savings bonds are ...
Mrs Cheems Cryptocurrency Launches the FIRST MEME University Hub
The Mrs Cheems project, founded in January 2022, sets its sights on becoming the most recognized Dog Meme on the Binance Smart Chain. Following its incredibly successful launch the project has amassed...
University of Michigan provost named as next head of the Boston Fed
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston today announced that Dr. Susan M. Collins will be its next president, CEO. Courtesy: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. The Boston Federal Reserve, which is heading the...
I took out student loans for my now-imprisoned son. I owe $50K. Please help.
From student loan forgiveness to refinancing, some options to consider. Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I just turned 60 and will probably have to work 20 more years. I currently owe about $50,000 ...
US Fed and MIT University published a joint Technical Research report for US CBDC
In the current time where blockchain and cryptocurrency uses are at a peak and showing the trend only to move more upwards, countries across the globe are considering taking advantage of it China is a...
‘My husband refuses to pay my student loans.’ Is there some loophole to get him to pay?
How can you get out of student loan debt faster? Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I am married but unemployed, and my husband refuses to pay my student loans, which I had before we were dating. Do I...
Saving for college: the pros and cons of 529 savings plans, prepaid plans and how to decide
For many, college is one of the best times of a person’s life — but it can also be extremely expensive, and that bill could last a lifetime. If you expect to be footing at least part of the cost, edu...
The Transformation of Spanish University Is Being Financed Outside of Spain
L’Auberge Espagnole is a Cedric Klapisch movie from 2002 that is a joy to re-watch every few years. Starring Romain Duris and Audrey Tautou most notably, the excellent film (eventually made into a tri...
Cardano NFTs researched at University of Oxford
Cardano NFTs (or CNFTs) have been gaining a lot of traction over the past year, even reaching prominent institutions like the University of Oxford. We invited Eva from GINGR pool, who previously was o...
‘This feels very unfair.’ I’m 73 and worked full-time in education. Over 17 years, I made only one late payment on my student loans. I still owe $12K. Can you help?
Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I’m 73 years old. I took out student loans in 1999 and consolidated in 2004. I have made only one late payment in the 17 years I’ve repaid. I worked full time at two...
Duke University Fintech Director Jimmy Lenz Talks To Us About Duke’s NFT Program
Duke University became the first university in the United States to offer certificates as Non-Fungible Tokens or NFTs. After completion of a series of courses on blockchain fundamentals offered on Cou...