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In the high-stakes world of finance, reputation is everything. Just one scandal—whether involving fraud, money laundering, or mismanagement—can collapse decades of trust in a brand name. While some companies attempt damage control with apologies or leadership shake-ups, others take the more drastic step of changing their name entirely.

As the cost of college in the U.S. continues to surge, many parents are resorting to drastic financial strategies—including pausing retirement contributions, liquidating investments, and taking second jobs—to spare their children from taking on student debt.

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