Money in Your Pocket: Biden's Bid to Banish College Junk Fees
Neera Tanden, domestic policy advisor to President Biden, discusses the fight against junk fees impacting college students.
What hidden “junk fees” are college students facing? How is the Biden Administration addressing fees to make higher education more affordable? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss the Biden Administration's recent efforts to combat junk fees in colleges, from financial products marketed to students like credit cards and bank accounts to textbook costs and unused meal plan dollars. They speak with Neera Tanden, domestic policy advisor to President Biden, about the more than $1 billion annual impact of these fees and the bipartisan support she expects for some of these policies.
Then, in this week's Money News roundup, Sean and Anna discuss issues with the new FAFSA, the Federal Reserve's latest stance on interest rates, and continuing surge of home sales. Get a comprehensive overview of the latest developments affecting your finances and gain valuable insights to stay ahead in an ever-changing economic environment, whether you're a student navigating the labyrinth of college fees or a homeowner keeping tabs on market trends.
In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: hidden fees, FAFSA troubles, Federal Reserve, interest rates, housing market, college fees, student finances, financial aid, junk fees, textbook costs, student loans, college expenses, student banking, origination fees, meal plans, tuition bills, open-source textbooks, college affordability, financial literacy, student debt, financial aid applications, existing homes, home prices, National Association of Realtors, mortgage rates, economic indicators, market trends, financial decisions, and personal finance.
To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com.
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