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Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

National/International

Helping College Students Save for the Long Term
12/03/25 Inside Higher Ed
High tuition rates and cost-of-living expenses can make it difficult for students to make ends meet in the present, but that doesn’t mean they’re not worried about future financial burdens. A 2025 Student Voice survey found that one in five respondents say their biggest source of stress when considering their post-college future is “affording life after graduation.” Kansas State University’s Powercat Financial division offers peer counselors and staff who can answer questions about retirement planning and help students navigate various accounts that might be available to them. The university has also created blog posts that detail how to evaluate employee benefits.

State/Regional

K-State Research and Extension talk tips and tricks for sticking to your New Year's goals on KFJX
12/03/25 KFJX
Katherine Pinto joined the KOAM Morning News on FOX 14 for Wildcat Wednesday. Pinto shared tips and tricks for helping people stay on top of their New Year's resolutions.