college

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But lately, growing numbers of preretirees and retirees are giving it the old college try.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

That’s cheaper than the iPhone 17, which starts at $799, and is almost half the price of a MacBook Air, which has been a popular choice of college students.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“Frostburg is a nice little town and the idea of living on a college campus is ideal because you have all those opportunities. I really think being with young people keeps you young.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Unlike college athletes, they can’t get paid for their name, image and likeness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A picture of Daddy and Mom in college was next to one of Cat and Chicken last year, holding plastic Halloween pumpkins.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn