Hello! It’s time again for our daily rundown of some of the top financial stories out there. It’s also time for me to get my second cup of coffee. The question is, which one of my wife’s five flavored creamers should I go with? Southern Butter Pecan? Don’t mind if I do! OK, here’s the news.
The Big Lead: America’s 50 Most Expensive Colleges
Key findings from a new MoneyLion study analyzing America’s most expensive colleges reveal students living on campus at the University of Southern California and Pepperdine University paid more than $95,000 in total costs for the 2024-2025 school year. See the full list here.
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Good To Know: How To Work With Your Grandparents To Keep Them Safe From Scams
An online survey about the global digital scam landscape conducted by Avast shows that Americans have reason to be worried about elder scams. Among U.S. respondents with an older loved one, 68% say one has fallen victim to an online scam, identity theft, or fraud at some point. With that in mind, a 15-minute tech session and one honest conversation with Grandpa and Grandma can go a long way. Find out more here.
Business Spotlight: Starbucks
Here’s a pumpkin-spiced punch in the gut to Starbies fans! The immensely popular coffee chain is closing approximately 250 locations as it continues to reduce its store count amid turnaround efforts. A list of locations is unavailable so far, but customers will start seeing signs on affected cafés this weekend. Read the full story here.
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