8/27/24: New Research Answers the Question: Is College Worth It?

A new study reveals that nearly a quarter of bachelor’s degrees and half of master’s degrees have a negative ROI, challenging the assumption that college always pays off. Plus, Ric answers a question from a financial advisor about the lack of regulations governing stablecoins like Tether and USDC, which heightens the risk of a financial crisis without proper oversight and transparency. #HigherEducation #CollegeROI #StudentDebt #EducationPolicy #CareerAdvice #TradeSkills #FinancialLiteracy #STEMCareers #VocationalTraining #CollegeCosts #Stablecoins #CryptoRegulation #FinancialSecurity #CryptoLaws #Blockchain #Tether #USDC #DigitalAssets #Congress #CryptoRisks -----  Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152 Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ric  -----  Links from today’s show:  Does College Pay Off? A Comprehensive Return On Investment Analysis https://freopp.org/whitepapers/does-college-pay-off-a-comprehensive-return-on-investment-analysis/ Rates are Poised to Drop, Now What? (9/11 Webinar – Register Now for Free!): https://www.thetayf.com/pages/rates-are-poised-to-drop-now-what -----  Follow Ric on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/ X: https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelman -----  Brought to you by:  Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.html State Street Global Advisors: https://www.ssga.com/us/en/intermediary/etfs/capabilities/spdr-core-equity-etfs/spy-sp-500/cornerstones Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/ Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee -----