Harvard has finally acknowledged that it has a problem with grade inflation. Unfortunately, though the university has now admitted that its instructors award too many A’s, its proposed solutions fall ...

When it comes to our retirement nest egg, we can't help but wonder where we stand compared to our cohorts. Vanguard's How America Saves report reveals that, in 2024, 401(k) savings rates were at ...

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon is leading the administration’s fight against elite universities. She sat down with WSJ to discuss her thinking and if there is room for compromise. Photo: Greg ...

Curious if you have more or less money in your bank accounts than other Americans? The numbers show how you compare Sara is an experienced writer, editor, and project manager who specializes in ...

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If you haven't yet already, you will most likely find yourself borrowing money from the big banks at some point in your lifetime. While having "debt" can carry a negative connotation, taking out loans ...

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If you’re saving for retirement, it’s natural to question whether you’re on track to amass enough to make you financially comfortable, and to wonder how your pension savings compare to those of others ...

The average stock market return is about 10% per year for nearly the last century, as measured by the S&P 500 index. In some years, the market returns more than that, and in other years it returns ...

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Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to 6.23%, ending a three-week climb. Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as job cuts stay low. College basketball player in Oklahoma dies ...