Colleges are increasingly outsourcing programs to third-party companies while maintaining their prestigious branding, raising questions about value and quality, and underqualified instructors. Meanwhile, lawsuits allege financial aid price-fixing by elite universities, further highlighting the disconnect between college costs and the actual needs of employers who prioritize skills over pedigrees.

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10/9 Webinar Replay - Crypto for RIAs: Yield, Staking, Lending and Custody. What’s beyond the ETFs? https://dacfp.com/events/crypto-for-rias-yield-staking-lending-and-custody-whats-beyond-the-etfs/

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