Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday a final rule revising its interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s classification provision to determine whether a worker may be considered an independent contractor. The final rule largely tracks…
WATERTOWN, MA. (January 9, 2024) — Liaison International, an educational technology company that supports higher-education enrollment, marketing, admissions, and student success on more than 1,200 campuses, announced the expansion of its Transfer Planner platform to support all community college students in the state of California. Developed as part of a joint initiative with the California…
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The reinstatement of monthly federal student loan payments has been plagued by unprocessed paperwork, unreliable billing statements and long wait times for getting needed information, according to a new report from the Consumer Financial Protection…
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Bitter partisan divides have deepened over the past few years, and college campuses are experiencing the effects of this trend firsthand. For one, Americans are deeply split in their opinions of higher education. Almost three-quarters of surveyed…
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Investing in Division III athletics programs may not yield enrollment growth for their colleges, a recent Urban Institute analysis shows. The left-leaning think tank studied 325 DIII colleges. It looked at institutions’ headcounts, as well…
In an era marked by digitalisation and the rapid evolution of financial technology, managing personal finances has become more accessible than ever. Personal finance apps have revolutionised how individuals in India track, budget, and invest their money. These apps provide a consolidated view of one’s financial landscape and offer tools and insights to make informed…
Listen to the article 14 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Colleges haven’t had it easy as of late. The year kicked off with the messy rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. The FAFSA came about three months later than usual, meaning institutions…
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Trump-era changes to the U.S. tax code reduced the number of individuals donating to colleges, as well as the size of those individual donations, according to peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of Higher Education…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology, or fintech, mobile applications have emerged as convenient platforms for accessing various financial services. One of the most sought-after features is the availability of easy EMIs on loans, where EMI stands for Equated Monthly Instalments. In India, where access to credit is crucial for many individuals, several…
Financial needs can arise suddenly in today’s fast-paced world, and having access to quick funds becomes crucial. Whether it is an unexpected medical expense, a home repair, or an investment opportunity, getting approved for a loan swiftly can make all the difference. However, the loan approval process can often be time-consuming and complex. To navigate…