Archive for 'College'
Would You Spend $1,500 to See a College Football Game?
Dec 14, 2010 - College football fans who want to attend their school's bowl games are going to pay pay mightily for their loyalty.
College for $1,000 a Year?
Nov 05, 2010 - Imagine a college that was so inexpensive, you didn't need loans. Meet the owner of a company that's disrupting one of the most entrenched business models in the world: higher education.
Colleges Rake in $83 Million From Credit Card Companies
Nov 02, 2010 - Card issuers are willing to pay millions for valuable information from colleges and alumni associations, which could include phone numbers, e-mail addresses and physical addresses of members.
Is the Cost of College Worth It?
Oct 25, 2010 - Before you fork over tuition, consider how effective the college you're attending is at graduating its students, whether community college is a better fit, or if a degree even matters to your future.
Question: How Do I Invest My Kid’s 529 College Savings Plan?
Oct 11, 2010 - Whether you're investing for retirement, college, or just for fun, the way to succeed is not to over-reach. You've heard the expression: bulls make money, bears make money and pigs get slaughtered.
Ask Stacy: Last Lessons for My College Kid?
Sep 17, 2010 - This week we look at a question regarding a soon-to-be graduating student and the potential expiration of the so-called Bush tax cuts.
5 Tips for Young Investors
Sep 14, 2010 - Young people are not bullish about the stock market, a new report says. But despite the risks, making money in stocks isn’t as hard or as scary as it sounds.
Victory For Women’s Rights – Ladies Night Remains Legal
Sep 06, 2010 - Is it fair for women to get preferential treatment in bars? Proof that some lawyers have too much time on their hands.
Helping Your Kid Financially Prepare for College
Aug 15, 2010 - It is almost time for your high school graduate to leave for college. Talking with your son or daughter about budgets, credit cards, and the dangers of debt should be part of the preparation in sending them off into a life on their own.
How to Jailbreak and Unlock Your iPhone
Jul 26, 2010 - Now that U.S. Trademark Office has declared it legal to jailbreak and/or unlock your iPhone, the question remains, "How the heck do I do that?" Here's your answer.
2010 Grads Seeing Lower Salaries
Jul 09, 2010 - While the cost of college increases annually, the payoff for many disciplines is shrinking as salary offers fall.
Money Advice for Recent Grads
Jun 22, 2010 - The transition from student to responsible adult isn't always an easy one. Here's some advice to consider as you start down the path.
Debit Card For Kids? PayPal’s Banking On It
Jun 17, 2010 - Got a kid heading to college in the fall? Now that credit cards are harder for young people to get, here's a potential solution.
Tips to Help Recent Grads Build Credit
Jun 14, 2010 - Whether starting out or starting over, building a solid credit history is the key to better borrowing. Here's how to do it right.
6 Tips to Pay Less for a College Degree
Jun 08, 2010 - While college is certainly expensive, it's often not as expensive as the "sticker price" that you so often see in the popular press. Here are six strategies you can use to make it more affordable.
