On July 1, 2026, the landscape of American graduate and professional education will undergo its most significant transformation in decades. The federal government is set to sunset the Grad PLUS loan program, which has historically allowed students to borrow up to the total cost of attendance for their chosen programs. In its place, a new,…
Main Facts: In an increasingly digital landscape, email marketing remains an unparalleled channel for customer engagement and return on investment (ROI). However, marketing teams are grappling with an escalating challenge: the demand for hyper-personalized, high-performing email campaigns at a scale and speed that traditional manual processes simply cannot sustain. This widening chasm between audience expectations…
The global financial landscape is witnessing a seismic shift as the lines between technology platforms and traditional deposit-taking institutions continue to blur. In a move that signals a definitive end to its era as a mere "checkout button," the Swedish buy now, pay later (BNPL) titan Klarna has officially submitted applications to United States regulators…
In the high-stakes environment of Business-to-Business (B2B) sales, the traditional "pitch and push" model is rapidly becoming obsolete. As buyer expectations evolve toward hyper-personalization and consultative engagement, sales professionals must pivot from being mere vendors to becoming indispensable strategic partners. Success today is not defined by the volume of calls made, but by the depth…
In the high-stakes, high-cost environment of the Long Island, New York, real estate market, entry-level barriers are often insurmountable for the average aspiring investor. With property values frequently hovering in the half-million-dollar range, the traditional 20% down payment is a pipe dream for those without significant capital. However, Matt Picaro, a former blue-collar worker turned…
For travelers who have diligently accumulated Marriott Bonvoy points, the past few days have brought a subtle but unmistakable shift in the landscape of loyalty rewards. Without an official press release or a fanfare-filled announcement, Marriott International appears to have implemented a sweeping, albeit calculated, devaluation of its loyalty currency. Reports from across the travel…
Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, the landscape of American healthcare has shifted significantly, aiming to provide a safety net for millions. Despite these legislative milestones, the reality for many remains stark: in 2019, nearly 30 million Americans—representing over 9% of the population—remained without health insurance. This figure includes a…
In a landmark development for international cybersecurity, two core members of the notorious cybercrime collective "Scattered Spider" have pleaded guilty in a United Kingdom court. The pair, Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, stood at the center of a criminal enterprise that brought major infrastructure to its knees and orchestrated some of the most sophisticated phishing…
June 18, 2026 — For thousands of families across the United States, the coming days represent a high-stakes turning point in their financial futures. A significant shift in federal student loan policy, scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, is creating an urgent window of opportunity—and potential peril—for those holding Parent PLUS loans. As…
By PYMNTS | July 7, 2026 In a significant leadership development for the global payments and financial technology sector, Fiserv announced on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, that Dhivya Suryadevara has resigned from her position as president. The departure, disclosed via a formal filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marks the latest pivot…
