As more borrowers qualify for student loan forgiveness, incoming college freshmen are set to rack up $37,000 in new debt, report finds

To cover the rising cost of college, most families take out student loans. Incoming freshmen may have $37,000 in debt by graduation, a new report finds. Read More

Federal college aid delays devastating for KY but students must fill out FAFSA form. | Opinion

OpEd: If you know a young person who is thinking about attending college next fall, please encourage them to complete the FAFSA, despite this year’s delays. Read More

Consumer News

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies. The number ... Read More

CONSUMER REPORTS

Consumer Reports says the answer isn’t always easy. Nearly 1 in 6 adults has trouble hearing, but few people who could benefit from wearing a hearing aid actually use one. The good news ... Read More

Cutting the price tag

How much financial aid could you get? You may have heard the shocking stories of six-figure college debt ... in Michigan based on educational quality, affordability and career outcomes. U.S. News & ... Read More

Consumer Reports finds high sodium in 'Lunchable' kits; dietitian suggests alternatives

Consumer Reports is warning that the "Lunchable" kits made for school cafeterias are loaded with sodium. In fact, some have half the amount of a child's daily recommended limit. Reports showed the ... Read More

College Transfers Are On The Increase Again, NSCRC Report Finds

College student transfers grew by 5.3% overall in fall 2023 compared to fall 2022, according to the latest Transfer and Progress report from ... and this is good news,” said Doug Shapiro ... Read More

Consumer Reports finds best vacuums that won't suck too much from your wallet

It’s winter outside, but the vacuum labs at Consumer Reports are ready for when you get that spring-cleaning itch. Testers share which canisters, uprights, and stick vacs did the best in CR’s ... Read More

Lunchables have concerning levels of lead and sodium, Consumer Reports finds

according to Consumer Reports. The advocacy group tested Lunchables, made by Kraft Heinz, as well as similar lunch and snack kits from other manufacturers, finding cause for concern in the ... Read More

Lunchables contain concerning levels of lead, Consumer Reports finds

Consumer Reports have tested the popular snack kits known as Lunchables, and found that the packaged and process foods within have high levels of lead and sodium. The consumer advocacy group ... Read More