For years, a growing number of students have been considering alternatives to a four-year degree. Now the trend toward a two-year program or even shorter-term credential — also dubbed “un-college” — is gaining steam. Ballooning college costs and the student loan debt that goes along with them are partly to blame. New borrowing limits for 2026 under…
Anastasiia Krivenok | Moment | Getty Images With many federal student loan borrowers struggling to repay their debt, consumer advocates and financial advisors say it’s crucial that consumers know about the U.S. Department of Education’s affordable repayment plans and forgiveness programs. Unfortunately, some don’t. “Many borrowers end up paying more than necessary simply because they aren’t aware…
Zames Chew and Amos Chew are the co-founders of Repair.sg. Courtesy of Repair.sg Growing up, Zames Chew thought he wanted to work a white-collar role at a company like Google, but his career took a different turn. Today, the 26-year-old runs the Singapore-based handyman service Repair.sg, alongside his 24-year-old brother and co-founder, Amos Chew. In…
Lucy Guo attends as Passes presents Lucypalooza 2024 during LA Tech Week on October 16, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California. Gonzalo Marroquin | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Several billionaires and successful entrepreneurs never went to college, from Bill Gates to Mark Zuckerberg — and 30-year-old Lucy Guo recently joined their ranks. The California-based…
No matter what your age is, you may have experienced an occasional memory challenge, like misplacing your car keys or walking into a room and forgetting why you’re there. These are normal incidents of age-related forgetfulness. But I’ve discovered that the key to excellent memory is to be intentional and proactive with cognitive-boosting activities every…
