We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Even though politicians from both parties have assured Americans that the retirement age won’t be lifted, from a financial planning perspective, you may be better … Read more
The start of October typically signifies the beginning of the college financial aid application process. But now — for the second year in a row — that’s not the case. The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, will instead formally launch by Dec. 1 to allow the U.S. Education Department to run a … Read more
Homebuyers increasingly worried about how natural disasters could affect their properties and budgets will soon get a new tool to help gauge the risk. Home search site Zillow announced last week that it will soon include data on potential climate risks in every one of its for-sale listings in the U.S. Prospective buyers will be … Read more
But just what is “climate literacy”? What are the ABCs, the grammar and vocabulary, of climate change? The U.N. and other leading global organizations have identified education at all levels and across disciplines as a key strategy for fighting the climate crisis. The world is going through a historically rapid transition to clean energy and … Read more
by TeachThought Staff AI-Driven Climate Modeling Researchers use advanced AI models to predict climate changes more precisely. This project integrates machine learning with global climate data to simulate potential outcomes. The goal is to identify key mitigation strategies for climate adaptation. By improving accuracy, policymakers can make better-informed decisions to combat climate change. CRISPR Gene … Read more
Paola Ruiz never expected a four-year private university to chase after her. But that’s exactly what happened last fall when she was accepted to Whittier College in southern California through a growing pathway called direct admissions. For the first-generation, low-income student, it was an affirming experience. “All my hard work had been seen,” she says. … Read more
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. The old adage that money can’t buy happiness may finally need to be put to rest. A broad body of research has long shown that … Read more
This is an excerpt from Dollar Scholar, the Money newsletter where news editor Julia Glum teaches you the modern money lessons you NEED to know. Don’t miss the next issue! Sign up at money.com/subscribe and join our community of 160,000+ Scholars. Last weekend, I was at a bar with my roommate when she flipped her … Read more
New ways to instantly increase your credit score are sprouting up. Given that so much of modern financial life — including access to credit cards, loans and apartments — hinges on those three digits, signing up for a program to quickly boost your credit score may sound like a no-brainer. Credit bureaus, credit-scoring agencies and … Read more
This is an excerpt from Dollar Scholar, the Money newsletter where news editor Julia Glum teaches you the modern money lessons you NEED to know. Don’t miss the next issue! Sign up at money.com/subscribe and join our community of 160,000+ Scholars. “I’m not gatekeeping because everybody should get free money.” That line stopped me in … Read more