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New FAFSA Report confirms cynical suspicions about delays and errors. https://lfeinst.com/FAFSA-report

If you know anyone who is in default on the student loans, remind them the 'Fresh Start' benefits expire September 30, 2024.

Get a Fresh Start Now: 6 Benefits for Loans in Default – Federal Student Aid Get a Fresh Start Now: 6 Benefits for Loans in Default Tips for Success5 minutes SHARE IncomeDrivenRepayment LoanRepayment SaveMoney Taxes Do you have federal student loans in default? If so, don’t miss out on the Fresh Start program. This temporary program (ending Sept. 30, 2024) allows you to ge...

See these new college trends that are not only affecting thousands of employees, they're costing employers offering any type of tuition support tens of thousands every year due to the lack of effective results. https://app.lfe-bu.com/8-trends

New Georgetown Study shows demand for high-paying middle-skills workers exceeds the supply. https://lfeinst.com/shortage

College closings negatively affect the finances of both students & parents ... yet this problem is so easy to prevent. https://lfeinst.com/NW

For-profit Northwestern College closes abruptly The 122-year-old Illinois institution had faced scrutiny from its accreditor, including over concerns about its financial health.

Retirement dreams fading. 90% of workers struggle with basic needs. Employees seek more Financial Wellness support. https://lfeinst.com/retirement

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55-year-old Americans are 'critically underprepared' for retirement, new survey finds. They plan to become 'Silver Squatters.' https://lfeinst.com/Prudential

55-year-old Americans are 'critically underprepared' for retirement, survey finds A survey finds people age 55 are 'critically unprepared' in retirement savings. Gen Xers who expect support in retirement haven’t told the kids yet.

Beware: New audit report finds UC system provided misleading information and lacks transparency with online program managers (OPMs). https://lfeinst.com/opm

Report: University of California lacks online-course transparency The UC system will have one year to implement better guidance and transparency measures.

New Pew Report: Almost half of adults say the importance of a college degree has declined. https://lfeinst.com/value

Pew: Almost half of adults say the importance of a college degree has declined The research center found that just 1 in 4 adults say a four-year degree is a "very or extremely important" part of getting a well-paid job.

New Georgetown University Report: The 'Great Misalignment' between the supply of Certificate & Assoc Degree programs and the job market. Too many parents & students fail to ask the right questions. https://lfeinst.com/Georgetown

Report finds “misalignment” between credentials and jobs Many future jobs won’t require a bachelor’s degree, according to a new report. But institutions aren’t offering credentials in the right fields to meet labor market demand.

Get ready ... you may need a half a million to send your student to college in the future. https://lfeinst.com/costs

You Might Need Nearly Half a Million Dollars to Send Your Kid to College Because the world is for the rich, I guess.

Only 22% of Americans believe college is worth it, even if you have to take out student loans. https://lfeinst.com/College-worth

Is College Worth It? Americans have mixed views on the importance of having a degree. 47% say the cost is worth it only if someone doesn’t have to take out loans.

College Decision Day - May 1 - has been pushed back for millions of students, but this gives them time to ask the hard questions, explore alternatives, & avoid costly mistakes. https://lfeinst.com/decision-day

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With elite schools now charging up to $90,000/year, one college mistake can derail retirement. See the latest BrighterU Video: https://lfeinst.com/Video.

A new New York Life Wealth Watch found striking financial knowledge gaps between men and women. We're finding that both genders are fairly uninformed when making costly college decisions. https://lfeinst.com/NYL-Wealth

We're thrilled to have a part in connecting the next generation to Wealth Advisors who can help them navigate today's rapidly evolving financial landscape.

Millions of seniors with student loan debt are at risk of losing some of their Social Security benefits. The goal of BrighterU is to prevent this from happening to future seniors. https://lfeinst.com/60

Millions of older adults with student debt are at risk of losing some Social Security benefits, lawmakers warn Millions of older adults behind on their student loans could soon receive a smaller Social Security benefit.

Advisors: BrighterU's customizable Marketing Platform protects clients' retirement assets from costly college mistakes ... and generates more business for you. See Sample: https://lfeinst.com/Partner

Another error with FAFSA: 200,000 student ISIR records were miscalculated, resulting in lower financial aid estimates for students ... and more delays in college admission timelines. https://lfeinst.com/FAFSA

Another calculation error could delay FAFSAs further The education department said calculation errors rendered hundreds of thousands of student aid forms unusable, setting time-strapped colleges back further.

For those with multiple student loans, you may want to take advantage of the special 'Student Loan Forgiveness' program before it expires on April 30. Learn more here: https://lfeinst.com/forgiveness

There's a key deadline in April for borrowers hoping to get student loan forgiveness Borrowers with multiple federal student loans who request a consolidation by April 30 could be closer to student loan forgiveness. What to know.

The new BrighterU platform is helping families learn how to save thousands on college and other innovative new options for students and parents. https://lfeinst.com/BrighterU

Universities launch their own ChatGPT-like AI tools. https://lfeinst.com/ChatGPT

Universities build their own ChatGPT-like AI tools As concerns mount over the ethical and intellectual property implications of AI tools, universities are launching their own chatbots for faculty and students.

63% of students at HBCUs rely on Parent Plus loans. Now, there's a new option for those going into one of the STEM fields. https://bwnews.pr/3BGPHHB