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A class at Princeton University in New Jersey. Princeton University, Office of Communications When it comes to elite college admissions, most expert agree: The Supreme Court‘s ruling on the affirmative action admission policies of Harvard University and the University of North Carolina could have an immediate impact on who gets in and why. And that may have far-reaching

Artistgndphotography | E+ | Getty Images When it comes to retirement savings, the gap between the haves and the have-nots has widened, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. The median retirement account balance for high-income households was nine times that of middle-income households in 2019 — $605,000 compared with $64,300, respectively,

KPMG is offering high schoolers paid internships to help fix accounting’s staffing shortage. By her own admission, Autumn Kimborough, 17, didn’t have a passion for accounting. But the rising high school senior from Flossmoor, Illinois, heard about a well-paid summer internship at KPMG, which included a $250 clothing stipend, and got excited. For the first time,

The Mega Millions jackpot grew to $910 million on July 26, 2023. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images The Mega Millions jackpot has grown to an estimated $910 million, with the next high-stakes drawing on Friday at 11:00 p.m. ET. The big prize has only exceeded $1 billion four times, most recently reaching

Andresr | E+ | Getty Images After years of low interest payouts, savings accounts now are paying higher yields, after a series of interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. But many Americans still aren’t getting the best rates for their cash. Despite inflation concerns, nearly 70% of middle-income Americans haven’t moved savings to higher-yielding

Eyecrave Productions | E+ | Getty Images When it comes to living and retiring comfortably, Americans have some big numbers in mind for what they will need. Blame high inflation, which peaked at a rate of 9.1% over the preceding 12 months in June 2022, according to consumer price index data. While the pace of

Peter Cade | Getty Images Higher earners maximizing savings ahead of retirement may soon lose a tax break, thanks to 401(k) changes enacted last year. If you’re 50 or older, you can funnel extra money into your 401(k), known as “catch-up contributions.” For 2023, eligible workers can save another $7,500 after maxing out employee deferrals

The Powerball jackpot reached $1.08 billion on July 19, 2023. Joe Raedle | Getty It’s official: There’s a winner for the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot — and the taxman will take a hefty cut. A single ticket sold in California matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night, making it the third-largest prize in the

Summer can be an ideal time to slow down, reflect and reset your money mindset. You also may find more time to review your financial goals — and decide whether you need a reboot. “When it comes to those who want to ‘clean’ their financial house, my advice is that you must sweep the dust

Damircudic | E+ | Getty Images The looming end of a pandemic-era pause to student loan payments and interest puts a spotlight on a big difference between two types of debt: subsidized and unsubsidized loans. Interest accrual is among the primary differences between the federal loans — also known as Stafford Loans — which are