As college costs continue their decades-long climb, pushing U.S. student loan debt to nearly $1.8 trillion and counting, rising administrative costs are likely to contribute to higher costs for students. The central mission of higher education is teaching, but in recent years administration has enlarged as a share of institutional spending. Some observers and researchers ... Read more ..read more

Prospective law school students who are LGBTQ have a number of resources to consider and questions to ask when searching for an institution that’s right for them. Learning about a law school’s curriculum, affinity groups and staff members can help an applicant assess how supportive and welcoming the environment is for LGBTQ students, which can ... Read more ..read more

Capital One is a full-service bank that began operations in 1994, becoming one of the most well-known names in finance and credit cards alike. Its portfolio includes a broader scope of credit card types across a wider range of tiers than other issuers, making its offerings more “customizable” than most. Not only can you choose ... Read more ..read more

This story is part of Taxes 2023, CNET’s coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return and track your refund. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 created many new tax breaks for home energy efficiency. While most of the big incentives will arrive in future years, ... Read more ..read more

Got a super-specific Social Security question and can’t find the answer to it online? That’s why the Social Security Administration exists: It can answer those un-Google-able questions and help you further understand your benefits. If you find yourself with unanswered questions about Social Security, whether they concern tax season or this year’s COLA increase, clear up any ... Read more ..read more

If you buy one of the more than 12 million pizzas expected to be ordered on Sunday, you may notice it’s more expensive than it was during last year’s Super Bowl. Manufacturers and restaurants are facing higher prices for many ingredients and passing that cost on to customers.  Tomato paste is up 36.3% from this time last ... Read more ..read more

Both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed refinances saw their mean rates trend sharply upward this week. The average rates for 10-year fixed refinances also increased, though not as fast. Like mortgage rates, refinance rates fluctuate on a daily basis. With inflation at a 40-year high, the Federal Reserve hiked the federal funds rate seven times ... Read more ..read more

This story is part of Taxes 2023, CNET’s coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return and track your refund. When it comes to filing your income taxes, sooner is better than later — usually. This year, however, Americans who received state stimulus checks or tax rebates ... Read more ..read more

If you’ve ever bought Celsius fitness water, you may be owed money from a $7.8. million class action settlement the company is paying to resolve claims it falsely advertised the beverage as preservative-free. Eligible customers could receive up to $250, but the deadline to file a claim is less than a week away.  According to ... Read more ..read more

This story is part of Taxes 2023, CNET’s coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return and track your refund. As tax time rapidly draws near, it’s also when you need to watch the mail for envelopes arriving marked “tax information.” Among the many things they ... Read more ..read more