Three years after the Covid pandemic, there are more than 1 million fewer students enrolled in college. “Overall, undergraduate enrollment is still well below pre-pandemic levels, especially among degree-seeking students,” said Doug Shapiro, executive director of the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center. Only community colleges notched enrollment gains in the current semester, while enrollments in
Forbes Global Properties Battersea Power Station, a working coal-fired power station from about 1930 to 1980, is breathing new life into a section of London on the south bank of the Thames. The often-filmed landmark with its four towering chimneys is being transformed into a mixed-use neighborhood where high-end shops, bars and restaurants are enjoyed
Rhonda and Doug had seen a few warning signs that their very difficult aging mother, Anika, was in trouble. Even as she got increasingly frail, she hadn’t seen a doctor in years. She refused to go. They didn’t spend much time with her, as she never had anything good to say, but they did care
In this article C Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Jane Fraser, chief executive officer of Citigroup Inc., during an interview for an episode of “The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations” at the Economic Club of Washington in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Valerie Plesch | Bloomberg | Getty Images Citigroup announced
In this article ANF Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pedestrians pass in front of an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. store in San Francisco. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch soared 18% in premarket trading Wednesday after the mall retailer beat estimates, raised its guidance and reported a
Federal Reserve officials were divided at their last meeting over where to go with interest rates, with some members seeing the need for more increases while others expected a slowdown in growth to remove the need to tighten further, minutes released Wednesday showed. Though the decision to increase the Fed’s benchmark rate by a quarter
kali9 Young adults in the United States are taking longer to reach “key life milestones,” including financial independence from parents and living on their own, compared to four decades ago, according to a Pew Research Center analysis released on Tuesday. In 2021, adults who were 21 were less likely to have a full-time job; be
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., meet in the Oval Office on May 22, 2023. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images As President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., continue to negotiate ahead of a June debt ceiling deadline, experts are warning that Social Security checks could be at
The Boerum Hill brownstone one-bedroom rental was small but nicely renovated. At the first open house, there were 15 appointments. Most of those renters made offers, some in excess of the $3,500 monthly asking price. The Upper West Side townhouse, renovated for sale, received an offer to rent for $35,000 before the renovation was completed
The United States Social Security website, quite frankly, is a very informative website. The website contains many useful tools and has a wealth of information available to you. Plus, it is quite easy to navigate. As you approach retirement, you should become familiar with the website. When you reach the website, there are several areas
Tax Notes contributing editors Robert Goulder and Joseph J. Thorndike examine the looming debt ceiling crisis and its likely effect on the IRS’s budget, all in five minutes. This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. Robert Goulder: You’ve heard the news by now: The federal government is just weeks away from hitting the
People walk near a Kohl’s department store entranceway on June 07, 2022 in Doral, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Kohl’s shares spiked early Wednesday as the struggling retailer posted a surprise profit while it chases a turnaround. Shares jumped more than 12% in premarket trading. related investing news Here’s the secret sauce that fueled
In this article 9868-HK XPEV Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A XPeng Inc. G6 electric sport utility vehicle (SUV). The company is hoping the release of the new car will boost sales which plunged in the first quarter. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Chinese electric vehicle firm Xpeng dropped on
The average time taken for a startup to hit unicorn status in Europe is now just seven years, according to Accel. Maskot | Digitalvision | Getty Images Europe and Israel mint an average of five tech startups for every venture-backed company with a valuation of $1 billion or more, according to a new report from
Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z are known for breaking records, and now, they’ve broken the record for purchasing the most expensive home in California’s history. Knowles and Jay-Z, who’s real name is Shawn Carter, purchased a sprawling $200 million Malibu, California estate. They reportedly got a discount, as the home was privately listed for $295 million.
In this article NKE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Nike CEO John Donahoe interviewed by Sara Eisen at the CNBC CEO Council Summit in Santa Barbara, California. Randy Shropshire | CNBC As a political battle rages between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney, Nike CEO John Donahoe said it’s important for corporations to choose
Xie Feng, China’s new ambassador to the U.S., addresses the media as he arrives at JFK airport in New York City, May 23, 2023. Brendan McDermid | Reuters China’s new ambassador to the U.S. arrived in New York Tuesday with a call to “safeguard the interests of China,” according to a release from the country’s
Amid concerns about the U.S. economy and the possibility of a recession, most retirement savers want some sort of assurance they won’t outlive their nest eggs, recent reports show. As a result, demand for annuities, which offer a guaranteed stream of monthly income like Social Security and pensions, has soared. Now, more than half, or 54%,
Investors looking at development opportunities may face obstacles this year as speculation about a recession looms and interest rates rise. The market uncertainty and shifting demand could cause extensive delays or abandoned developments. Property developers, who are the parties that oversee the project, will need to make tough decisions ahead. If you’re thinking about investing
There’s a small industry of professionals who offer to help people of a certain age restructure their affairs so they’ll qualify for Medicaid. The goal is to have Medicaid pay for any nursing home care they might need. The strategy isn’t a good one for many people. First, let’s make a distinction clear. Medicare is