The landscape of American higher education financing has undergone a seismic shift. Following the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—legislation passed by congressional Republicans and signed by President Trump last year—the U.S. Department of Education has begun implementing a series of reforms that fundamentally alter how federal student loans are managed, repaid, and…
By: Carla Sanchez-Adams and Jennifer Wagner July 7, 2026 The financial landscape for immigrants in the United States is undergoing a significant transformation. A series of coordinated federal actions, beginning with an Executive Order issued on May 19, 2026, and followed by specific regulatory guidance from federal agencies on June 5 and June 8, have…
In a landmark legal development that has sent shockwaves through the higher education landscape, two separate federal courts have intervened to halt the implementation of new, contentious regulations governing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The rules, which were scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, would have granted the Secretary of Education…
By: Carla Sanchez-Adams and Jennifer Wagner July 7, 2026 In a significant policy pivot, the United States federal government has introduced a series of directives that fundamentally alter the landscape of financial inclusion for immigrant communities. Beginning with an Executive Order signed on May 19, 2026, and followed by clarifying agency statements on June 5…
Corporate taxes are far more than a line item on a balance sheet; they are a fundamental force shaping the financial architecture of the modern business environment. From the price of a cup of coffee to the R&D budget of a global tech firm, tax policy dictates how capital is allocated, how labor is compensated,…
By PYMNTS | June 27, 2026 The Super Bowl is a one-night luxury product, a fleeting spectacle of corporate hospitality. The Olympics is a monumental infrastructure project, often leaving cities with legacy costs that linger for decades. But the 2026 FIFA World Cup is something entirely different: it is a roaming, multi-national retail platform. With…
On March 31, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education implemented significant modifications to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) buyback program. For thousands of public-sector employees—ranging from teachers and nurses to government officials and non-profit staff—this administrative shift represents a substantial increase in the financial burden required to secure debt forgiveness. As the regulatory landscape…
