Institutions with money and prestige are doing very well this year; those known for serving low-income students, not so much.
First off, it's important to say that this year is hard to predict for admissions cycles. Many colleges have delayed deadlines for applying. Many students have been unable to visit colleges they hope to enroll in. Standardized testing is no longer required for almost all colleges.
But in January, two things are clear. Most of the colleges that had been doing well before the coronavirus are still doing well -- many of them exceptionally so. The other thing that is clear is that colleges that serve primarily low-income students are not doing well.
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Liz Weston: Start 2021 off strong with these money moves
After the train wreck that was 2020, you may well question whether it's worth trying to plan anything. But knocking off a few financial tasks early in the year can better prepare you for whatever 2021 has in store.
File your tax return ASAP: Filing your tax return early typically means getting your refund sooner. Not only that, it could thwart refund-stealing identity thieves. Also, If you were owed a stimulus check in 2020 but didn't get one, or should have gotten more, you can claim the missing money on your return.
Can't request unemployment money? Colorado's new filing system still in transition
DENVER (KDVR) — It’s a rough start to the new year for Coloradans on new federal unemployment benefits signed into law late December, known as Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) or Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC).
On Tuesday, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) shut down its MyUI claimant system to transition to the new system, known as MyUI+, which officially launched Sunday.
However, thousands of Coloradans leaning on benefits from the new COVID-19 federal relief fund could have to wait several more weeks until they’re able to request money and see it hit their bank accounts. The upgraded systems have not yet been reprogrammed to implement PUA and PEUC extensions.
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PGA Tour: Money each player won at Sentry Tournament of Champions
It pays to play well on the PGA Tour, especially in a tournament that’s made for those who have won.
Harris English broke a winless drought that dates back to 2013 on Sunday night, defeating 22-year-old rising star Joaquin Niemann in a playoff to win the Sentry Tournament of Champions at the Plantation Course at Kapalua. The 31-year-old English – who will take home the $1.34 million top prize – last won on Tour in 2013 at the OHL Classic at Mayakoba. He also won the FedEx St. Jude Classic earlier that year in June.
Crypto investors risk losing all their money, UK's FCA warns
That's the message from the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority, which on Monday warned investments and lending products related to crypto come with "very high risks."
The warning from the FCA comes amid wild volatility in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin and other virtual currencies plunged on Monday, wiping off some $170 billion from the total value of all cryptocurrencies combined.
Bitcoin had surged to new records last week, climbing as high as $41,973. Investors increasingly view the digital asset as a hedge against inflation — similar to gold — in times of unprecedented stimulus from governments.
Everyday cheapskate: Smart ways to save money on Pet Care | Family | herald-review.com
Recently, I read about a family who spent $1,000 to cat-proof their backyard so their two cats, who they consider full-fledged family members, could roam outside without escaping to the outside world.
And that's not all. Their felines also have lots of cat furniture, and they regularly dine on cat food that costs north of $7 per pound.
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For example, you can feed them expensive food, but make sure you buy it on sale. And then buy enough to last until the next sale. Instead of paying the big bucks for furniture or beds, make them yourself. There are plenty of how-tos online for those willing to make the effort.
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