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Why is India experiencing a surge in demand for financial courses?
1 week, 2 days ago

Why is India experiencing a surge in demand for financial courses?

India Today  

India is experiencing a significant surge in demand for financial education, reflecting the dynamism of its evolving economy. Several interwoven factors such as economic growth, technological advancements, societal shifts, and government initiatives are propelling students and professionals toward financial courses. ECONOMIC GROWTH IS CATALYSING CAREERS IN FINANCE India's robust economic growth has positioned its financial services sector as a cornerstone …

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MIT announces tuition-free education for families earning under $200,000
4 weeks ago

MIT announces tuition-free education for families earning under $200,000

India Today  

Starting in 2025, undergraduate students from families earning under $200,000 annually can expect to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US without paying tuition, thanks to a significant expansion in financial aid. Families earning less than $100,000 annually will see an even greater benefit, as parents won’t pay anything toward the full cost of attendance — including tuition, …

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Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation Launches Empowering Financial Education Program At HBCUs
1 month, 1 week ago

Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation Launches Empowering Financial Education Program At HBCUs

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Jay-Z is breathing life into the curriculum of historically Black colleges and universities in a major way. The Shawn Carter Foundation announced the launch of its Champions for Financial Legacy program Wednesday at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. “Every day at the Shawn Carter Foundation, we dedicate ourselves to uplifting students and communities that …

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Women's financial literacy: What India can learn from Australia, Rwanda, Japan
1 month, 1 week ago

Women's financial literacy: What India can learn from Australia, Rwanda, Japan

Live Mint  

A financially literate and economically empowered female population means more informed financial decisions at the household level, increased savings and investment, and ultimately, a more robust and inclusive economy. In an era of complex financial landscapes, the persistent gender gap in financial literacy remains a significant barrier to women's economic empowerment. In India, the situation is even more pronounced, with …

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Are Indian Students Benefiting from Higher Education in the UK?
2 months ago

Are Indian Students Benefiting from Higher Education in the UK?

The Hindu  

The article explores the financial strain faced by UK universities due to the high number of Indian students pursuing higher education. While the share of foreign students grew by 10% between 2016-17 and 2022-23, their contribution to total fees surged by over 16%. This highlights the increasing reliance of U.K. universities on foreign students and the growing financial burden placed …

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Celebrating 6 Years of Financial Empowerment- NCFE’s 6th Foundation Day
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Celebrating 6 Years of Financial Empowerment- NCFE’s 6th Foundation Day

Hindustan Times  

We are thrilled to celebrate the 6th Foundation Day of the National Centre for Financial Education, a milestone that marks our commitment to enhancing financial literacy across India. Commit to Lifelong Learning with NCFE We prioritize keeping you engaged in financial education year-round through events like Financial Literacy Week, Digital Financial Services Day, and Global Money Week. NCFE Commemorates 6 …

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Tips for students to manage their educational loans effectively
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Tips for students to manage their educational loans effectively

The Hindu  

Many students who opt for higher studies abroad also take an education loan to cover their expenses. One thing that many students do not realise is that repaying the borrowed amount is equally important to build a healthy credit score, which helps later in life when one is considering other financial products such as car loans, home loans, or credit …

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Financial literacy highlighted for investors
8 months ago

Financial literacy highlighted for investors

China Daily  

A staff member of the Bank of Communications Beijing Branch instructs a visitor to open a digital RMB wallet on a mobile phone at Beijing Happy Valley, on June 16, 2021. According to the 2023 China Residents Financial Literacy Report released on Tuesday, more than three-fourths of Chinese respondents preferred online channels for obtaining financial knowledge, with 43.2 percent choosing …

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Hundreds of thousands of financial aid applications need to be fixed after latest calculation error
9 months ago

Hundreds of thousands of financial aid applications need to be fixed after latest calculation error

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Education Department said it has discovered a calculation error in hundreds of thousands of student financial aid applications sent to colleges this month and will need to reprocess them — a blunder that follows a series of others and threatens further delays to this year’s college applications. Officials said they have fixed the error and it …

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Martin Lewis slams government’s ‘failure’ to fund money textbook
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Martin Lewis slams government’s ‘failure’ to fund money textbook

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Martin Lewis has accused the government of a “political failure” after …

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Good job, no savings: meet the young professionals with less than a grand in the bank
10 months, 1 week ago

Good job, no savings: meet the young professionals with less than a grand in the bank

The Independent  

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82.85% of Gen Y prefer investing in mutual funds, shows survey
1 year ago

82.85% of Gen Y prefer investing in mutual funds, shows survey

Live Mint  

Aspero, an organization registered with SEBI for fixed-income investments, is leading efforts to address the mental health dimensions of wealth creation. By unravelling these insights, we at Aspero aim to guide investors towards strategies that not only enhance wealth but also contribute to their overall welfare.” The report underscores the substantial impact of digital platforms on contemporary investor decision-making and …

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Universities watchdog failing to meet students’ needs and ‘not trusted’ by many
1 year, 3 months ago

Universities watchdog failing to meet students’ needs and ‘not trusted’ by many

The Independent  

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The 1 Thing Financial Experts Say You Should Teach Your Kids Early
1 year, 3 months ago

The 1 Thing Financial Experts Say You Should Teach Your Kids Early

Huff Post  

Whether you give your children an allowance, allow them to earn money by completing household chores, pass along cash gifts from relatives or encourage small-stakes entrepreneurship like a lemonade stand, your kids are already practicing some money management. To teach this to her own children, Sokunbi lets them “make their own little money mistakes with the money I give them.” …

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Financial literacy: RBI takes a host of initiatives to spread awareness
2 years, 1 month ago

Financial literacy: RBI takes a host of initiatives to spread awareness

Live Mint  

In a country where only 27% of adults have a basic level of financial literacy, it would be an issue for the education system and economic growth. 5C approach of NSFE Content Financial literacy content for school children, and teachers including the curriculum. Capacity Strengthen the capability of SHG leaders, Bank Sakhis, who can help in extending financial literacy and …

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4 reasons why your child should be financially educated
2 years, 2 months ago

4 reasons why your child should be financially educated

Live Mint  

Financial literacy is unquestionably important to learn about, yet it receives little attention in the educational system. Start early, Stay ahead At first glance, it might seem pointless to teach kids about money because they aren't going to need it now. We often spend money on things we don't need or purchase luxury items for the sake of societal pressures. …

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Complaints from youngest borrowers soar amid calls for greater financial education
2 years, 10 months ago

Complaints from youngest borrowers soar amid calls for greater financial education

The Independent  

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “This means …

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教育部开通2021年高校学生资助热线电话
3 years, 5 months ago

教育部开通2021年高校学生资助热线电话

China Daily  

6月29日，教育部开通2021年高校学生资助热线电话（hotlines for inquiries on college financial-aid programs），电话号码为010-66097980、010-66096590。 6月21日，华中理工大学本科生毕业典礼。（图片来源：中国日报） This marks the 17th year in a row that the Ministry of Education has opened such hotlines for inquiries and complaints regarding the country's financial-aid policies for college students. 今年是教育部连续第17年开通高校学生资助热线电话，受理高校学生国家资助政策的咨询和有关投诉建议。 【知识点】 目前，国家已经建立了覆盖各教育阶段、各级各类学校、所有家庭经济困难学生的资助政策体系（a financial assistance system covering all students from disadvantaged backgrounds at all levels of education）。在高等教育阶段，国家奖学金（national scholarship）、国家励志奖学金（national endeavor scholarship）、国家助学金（national grant）、国家助学贷款（national student loans）、新生入学资助（tuition …

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Nearly a quarter of US adults were worse off financially in 2020
3 years, 7 months ago

Nearly a quarter of US adults were worse off financially in 2020

Al Jazeera  

The US Federal Reserve’s report on the economic wellbeing of US households in 2020 found nearly a quarter of US adults said they were worse off financially compared to a year earlier. A larger share of adults in the United States reported being worse off financially in 2020 than in previous years, the Federal Reserve said on Monday, while those …

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4 reasons financial education is important at a young age
4 years ago

4 reasons financial education is important at a young age

India Today  

Covid-19 pandemic has not only endangered millions of lives around the globe but has also plunged many people into a financial crisis. Basics like money management, savings, investing and debt will lay a strong foundation for money habits if imparted from a young age. Learning personal finances and important money skills at an early age provides with lots of opportunities …

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教育部：建档立卡贫困家庭辍学学生清零
4 years, 3 months ago

教育部：建档立卡贫困家庭辍学学生清零

China Daily  

在9月23日召开的国务院新闻办新闻发布会上，教育部副部长郑富芝介绍了辍学学生减少情况和义务教育入学率情况。 金寨希望小学的学生在上计算机课。（图片来源：新华社） The total number of dropouts in China's nine-year compulsory education decreased from 600,000 last year to 2,419 as of Sept 15, and the number of dropouts from registered impoverished families has been reduced to zero, down from 200,000 last year, Zheng said. 郑富芝介绍，截至今年9月15日，全国义务教育阶段辍学学生由60万人降至2419人，其中建档立卡贫困家庭辍学学生由20万人降至0人。 【单词讲解】 这里的dropout是名词，表示“辍学学生”，其动词形式为drop out，常见的搭配为drop out of school。Drop常见的短语搭配还有drop in/by（顺便拜访），比如：Drop in/by any time—we're always home.（随时来都可以，我们都在家。）如果要表明顺便拜访的对象则多用drop in on someone表示，比如：I …

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Schools are failing to teach children the financial knowledge they need to succeed – it’s time for an overhaul
4 years, 3 months ago

Schools are failing to teach children the financial knowledge they need to succeed – it’s time for an overhaul

The Independent  

Why are schools so concerned with the underachievement of disadvantaged pupils, yet so silent on the carefully cultivated neoliberalism that engineers wealth inequality in the first place? It’s a neoliberal truth not sufficiently acknowledged that, if all children could afford to follow their parents’ financial advice to “live within their means”, society would flounder in the doldrums of deflationary recession …

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