Robert Farrington

1 week ago | thecollegeinvestor.com | Robert Farrington

Hundreds of colleges are now requiring SAT or ACT scores again, ending their test-optional policies. Schools cite lower graduation rates and increased academic struggles among students who didn’t submit scores. Pressure is mounting from boards and faculty who say test scores help predict readiness, especially in math-heavy majors. After years of suspending standardized testing requirements due to the pandemic, a growing number of colleges are reversing course.

1 week ago | thecollegeinvestor.com | Robert Farrington

The IRS has processed over 101 million tax returns, with refund totals exceeding $211 billion. The average refund this year has increased to $3,116, up 3.5% from last year. Nearly all refunds (97%) are now issued by direct deposit. As the tax deadline approaches, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reports that over 101 million tax returns have been filed for the 2025 season. The average refund has increased to $3,116, marking a 3.5% rise from the previous year.

1 week ago | thecollegeinvestor.com | Robert Farrington

A family "in case of emergency" binder is a great tool to stay organized if there ever was an emergency and you need quick access to key information. This can be helpful in emergencies - just think of the recent earthquakes or wildfires. So, what is an In Case Of Emergency Binder? It's simply a binder with all of your family's key personal and financial information in one place. This tool is helpful even beyond "death" issues.

1 week ago | thecollegeinvestor.com | Robert Farrington

Harvard says it will not comply with the Trump administration's demands that affect governance, academics, and DEI programs, citing First Amendment concerns. The administration has threatened to cut nearly $9 billion in federal research funding unless Harvard accepts sweeping reforms. The conflict underscores rising federal pressure on elite universities over campus antisemitism and ideological content.

1 week ago | thecollegeinvestor.com | Robert Farrington |Colin Graves

New data shows subprime credit card delinquencies have declined for two months in a row, after peaking in late 2024. This shift contrasts with rising student loan delinquencies since repayment resumed. The drop appears to be tied to falling APRs and reduced purchase activity among subprime borrowers. After nearly two years of rising credit card delinquencies, recent data from the Federal Reserve shows a shift.