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Don’t Count the Dollar Out Just Yet

As President Trump’s tariffs rock the world, German bonds and the euro are benefiting. But U.S. strength endures, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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Who Decides How Much You Pay for College? Here’s How Tuition Costs Are Set.

Schools turn to little-known consultants, owned by private equity firms, to find applicants and calculate scholarships. Here’s how that affects the price you pay.

By Ron Lieber

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Trump’s Cuts to Science Funding Could Hurt U.S. Economy, Study Shows

Reducing federal support for research and development could cause long-run economic damage and reduce government revenue.

By Ben Casselman

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Student Debt Collections Restart on May 5. Here’s What to Know.

More than five million borrowers are in default, and millions of others are projected to be on the precipice.

By Tara Siegel Bernard