News NOV 9, 2026

Nurse Practitioners Earn $177,000 In California. Once Cost Of Living Is Counted, These Five States Pay More

by Imed Bouchrika, PhD
Nurse Practitioners Earn $177,000 In California. Once Cost Of Living Is Counted, These Five States Pay More
Would a nurse practitioner be financially better off working in a state with a higher salary or one with lower living costs? Comparing employment opportunities across the United States involves more than looking at annual earnings. Housing, transportation, and other everyday expenses can affect how far a paycheck goes, making...
Students Tested Their School’s Water Fountains. What They Found Prompted Action
News NOV 2, 2026

Students Tested Their School’s Water Fountains. What They Found Prompted Action

by Imed Bouchrika, PhD

Students at The School at Marygrove in Detroit wanted to know whether the water coming from their school’s fountains was safe to drink. Their investigation uncovered traces of lead and raised questions about water quality, prompting school officials to take action....

Your SAVE Plan Is Ending. Here Is What You'll Pay On Each New Option With A $50,000 Salary
News OCT 26, 2026

Your SAVE Plan Is Ending. Here Is What You'll Pay On Each New Option With A $50,000 Salary

by Imed Bouchrika, PhD

Federal student loan borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan face a potentially costly repayment change after a court order ended the program in March 2026. Those who miss their transition deadlines risk automatic assignment to a fixed-payment plan, which could mean a higher monthly bill...

Q3 Layoffs Are Rising In One Sector While Every Other Sector Hires. The Chart That Explains It
News OCT 15, 2026

Q3 Layoffs Are Rising In One Sector While Every Other Sector Hires. The Chart That Explains It

by Imed Bouchrika, PhD

With complete third-quarter data unavailable as of September 30, 2026 because the latest Challenger announcement data and Bureau of Labor Statistics labor-market data covered only through August, technology had recorded 155,126 U.S. job-cut announcements through August, 52% more than during the same period in 2025, according to Challenger, Gray &...

Gen Z Graduates In 'AI-Proof' Majors Are Earning 18% More Than Their Peers
News OCT 15, 2026

Gen Z Graduates In 'AI-Proof' Majors Are Earning 18% More Than Their Peers

by Imed Bouchrika, PhD

An 18% earnings advantage for Gen Z graduates in “AI-proof” majors is not reported by the two newest administrative studies of graduates and artificial intelligence. A U.S. Census Bureau working paper published in September 2026 found that initial full-quarter earnings for graduates in the most AI-exposed decile fell 13% relative...

News OCT 14, 2026

Filed A Tax Extension? October 15 Is Your Last Chance To Claim The Student Loan Interest Deduction

by Imed Bouchrika, PhD
Filed A Tax Extension? October 15 Is Your Last Chance To Claim The Student Loan Interest Deduction
For most taxpayers with a valid federal extension, October 15, 2026, is the final day to file a 2025 return on time and claim the student loan interest deduction, the IRS’s 2026 extension guidance states. Missing that date does not erase the deduction, since late and amended returns may still...
The Company Received 12,000 Applications For 72 Internships. Here Is What The 72 Had In Common
News OCT 14, 2026

The Company Received 12,000 Applications For 72 Internships. Here Is What The 72 Had In Common

by Imed Bouchrika, PhD

Hilton told Fortune that roughly 12,000 candidates applied for 72 places in its 2026 corporate internship program, producing a company-reported selection rate of 0.6%. The documented common ground among those selected was Hilton’s published emphasis on learning, professional growth, in-office collaboration and leadership experience....

Student Loan Forgiveness Is Taxable Again In Some States. Here Is What You Could Owe In April
News OCT 13, 2026

Student Loan Forgiveness Is Taxable Again In Some States. Here Is What You Could Owe In April

by Imed Bouchrika, PhD

A single borrower with $60,000 in wages, no dependents or itemized deductions, and a fully taxable $50,000 income-driven repayment discharge in 2026 could incur $10,350 in additional federal income tax under the IRS’s 2026 inflation adjustments. If that borrower lives in North Carolina, the Department of Revenue’s 3.99% rate could...

The State That Will Pay Off Your Student Loans If You Move There
News OCT 12, 2026

The State That Will Pay Off Your Student Loans If You Move There

by Imed Bouchrika, PhD

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