http://www.marketwatch.com/story/new-xbox-may-keep-microsoft-in-the-game-2013-05-20
Enter the gaming world. This article is about how the PS4 introduced by SONY and the new XBOX is introduced by MICROSOFT and how the two will compete together. In a world of smart phones and tablets, the experts say that it will be a hard market.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Student Anxiety and the College Admission Testing Process: Advice for Students and Parents
http://www.ourkids.net/blog/student-anxiety-and-college-admission-testing-process-27263/
This article was about how to reduce anxiety when taking college admissions tests. Some ways were to plan out ahead, try to prepare for the test, and to understand how the college uses the scores of the tests. Also try to maintain good health.
This article was about how to reduce anxiety when taking college admissions tests. Some ways were to plan out ahead, try to prepare for the test, and to understand how the college uses the scores of the tests. Also try to maintain good health.
Too many gift cards?
http://blogs.sacbee.com/personal-finance-ask-the-experts/2013/05/collegehigh-school-grads-too-many-gift-cards-swap-em.html
This article talked about how high school and/or college graduates are getting a lot of gift cards. An ever-popular graduation gift, billions of plastic cards are purchased every year - but an estimated $1.7 billion a year sits on gift cards and never gets spent. For instance, CardPool.com will buy your card for up to 92 percent of its value; it sells cards at discounts up to 35 percent off face value.
This article talked about how high school and/or college graduates are getting a lot of gift cards. An ever-popular graduation gift, billions of plastic cards are purchased every year - but an estimated $1.7 billion a year sits on gift cards and never gets spent. For instance, CardPool.com will buy your card for up to 92 percent of its value; it sells cards at discounts up to 35 percent off face value.
tumblr sold to yahoo
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/21/technology/david-karp-quit-school-to-get-serious-about-start-ups.html?_r=0
not a suggested career pathway, but it worked for this guy
not a suggested career pathway, but it worked for this guy
Student Anxiety and the College Admission Testing Process: Advice for Students and Parents
College admission testing can be a long and often stressful process for many students and their families. To avoid unneeded stress:
- Planning Your Timeline: By planning out the step-by-step and year-by-year timeline, student anxiety seems to lessen.
- Being Prepared vs. Lack of Preparation: Given the above, all students need to have a strong grasp of what the formats of the tests involve. That is essential for this type of standardized testing that puts a large emphasis on having a limited time frame. Therefore, knowing what to expect time-wise and what is included on the test is paramount.
- College Requirements for standardized tests: How do colleges interpret and use these scores?:One way for students and parents to lessen their anxiety is to understand how colleges use the test scores in their admission process.
- Health: Student achievement is directly related to one’s health.
The number one piece of advice I give a student the day before the SAT is to have a good sleep and a good breakfast, the rest will be fine. A little positivity never hurts, does it?
America’s women face unique financial literacy needs
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2013/05/17/americas-women-face-unique-financial-literacy-needs-74489395/
This article is talking about how there are statistics to show that women are less financially literate than men. American women are far less likely than men to create and stick to a budget, with 47% of women reporting that they ignore their budgets. You can compare that to the 72.9% of teens that agree to not understanding basic money management. At Visa's International Barometer of Women's Financial Literacy convention, the women in the U.S. were the very last ones on in the rankings out of the 27 countries surveyed about women's financial literacy.
This article is talking about how there are statistics to show that women are less financially literate than men. American women are far less likely than men to create and stick to a budget, with 47% of women reporting that they ignore their budgets. You can compare that to the 72.9% of teens that agree to not understanding basic money management. At Visa's International Barometer of Women's Financial Literacy convention, the women in the U.S. were the very last ones on in the rankings out of the 27 countries surveyed about women's financial literacy.
Driving In Detroit? Expect To Pay Highest Auto Insurance In Country
they say a savings of $125 per vehicle for one year of auto insurance is not enough when you consider the average cost of car insurance is five thousand dollars in Detroit. Detroit’s average premium of five thousand dollars is the nation’s most expensive and is some twelve hundred dollars higher than second place Philadelphia. Often, the cost of insurance exceeds the cost of the vehicle. Presently, a driver with a DUI and a good credit score gets a better rate than a laid off factory worker with a challenged credit score, who has never had a ticket
Student Anxiety and the College Admission Testing Process: Advice for Students and Parents
http://www.ourkids.net/blog/student-anxiety-and-college-admission-testing-process-27263/
This article was about how to reduce anxiety when taking college admissions tests. Some ways were to plan out ahead, try to prepare for the test, and to understand how the college uses the scores of the tests. Also try to maintain good health.
This article was about how to reduce anxiety when taking college admissions tests. Some ways were to plan out ahead, try to prepare for the test, and to understand how the college uses the scores of the tests. Also try to maintain good health.
Driving In Detroit? Expect To Pay Highest Auto Insurance In Country
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/05/20/driving-in-detroit-expect-to-pay-highest-auto-insurance-in-country/
The motor city is being hit with a more expensive auto insurance. The average cost of insurance is $5,000. It is not uncommon for the insurance be more expensive than the vehicle.
The motor city is being hit with a more expensive auto insurance. The average cost of insurance is $5,000. It is not uncommon for the insurance be more expensive than the vehicle.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Prepaid auto insurance a new potential driving requirement for certain N.C. immigrants
http://www.journalnow.com/news/local/article_e99450ec-bcda-11e2-bb63-0019bb30f31a.html
Changes to a proposed immigration-related bill in the state House would require certain immigrants living in the U.S. without authorization to buy as much as a year’s worth of auto insurance before applying for a restricted driver permit and would prevent them from getting a refund if they cancel the policy.
Changes to a proposed immigration-related bill in the state House would require certain immigrants living in the U.S. without authorization to buy as much as a year’s worth of auto insurance before applying for a restricted driver permit and would prevent them from getting a refund if they cancel the policy.
America's Teen-Free Job Recovery
http://finance.townhall.com/columnists/politicalcalculations/2013/05/13/americas-teenfree-job-recovery-n1593498
What would the U.S. unemployment rate be today if teens were part of the economic recovery?
In 2009 the unemployment rate rose to be 10.0%, and the total number of employment fell.
What would the U.S. unemployment rate be today if teens were part of the economic recovery?
In 2009 the unemployment rate rose to be 10.0%, and the total number of employment fell.
4 Things Parents Should Know Before Paying for College
http://www.investorideas.com/news/2013/main/05141.asp
One year of College can cost From $20,000 to $65,000 a year
Along with worrying about rising tuition prices, parents also fear for their own futures if their retirement savings
are drained by children's college cost. Only 14 percent, for example, are very confident they'll have the money to live comfortably in retirement.
One year of College can cost From $20,000 to $65,000 a year
Along with worrying about rising tuition prices, parents also fear for their own futures if their retirement savings
are drained by children's college cost. Only 14 percent, for example, are very confident they'll have the money to live comfortably in retirement.- The ROI of a college education: College graduates earn 84 percent than those with only a high school diploma.
- Move retirement assets to qualify for grants: Most parents know about the 529 savings account, but that's not necessarily the best or only option. Reallocating your retirement assets, such as 401(k)s, can better position a child to qualify for grants and scholarships.
- Know your student's strengths and weaknesses: Assessment might include a personality profile and a detailed search for a future career. Also think about a more nuts-and-bolts approach, including scholarship eligibility, SAT and ACT prep courses, review of admissions essays and an in-depth analysis of chances for enrollment in a student's top four choices of colleges.
- Make a checklist of financial aid forms: Make a checklist with a timeline and notable deadlines. Be ready to troubleshoot the "alphabet soup" of data forms: FAFSA – Free Application For Federal Student Aid; CSS profile – College Scholarship Service; SAR – Student Aid Report; and more.
How buying a house can hurt your credit
http://money.msn.com/saving-money-tips/post.aspx?post=dd95ae95-d2a3-4d08-861c-2f8be4c8174b
Home buying can hurt your credit- if you're not careful. There are 4 finanical obsticales that can hurt your creadit. The first one is taking to long to shop for a mortgage if it takes over the 14-45 day window shop for an interest rate that isn't too high. The second one is keeping up with your mortgage payments because of you get behind, it will affect your credit score. The third one is forgetting to let everyone know you moved, because if creditors are sending bills to the wrong address, you may get behind on payments. The last one is just the high cost of moving day. It will require a lot of money for bills and utilities, which might make people go over their budget.
Home buying can hurt your credit- if you're not careful. There are 4 finanical obsticales that can hurt your creadit. The first one is taking to long to shop for a mortgage if it takes over the 14-45 day window shop for an interest rate that isn't too high. The second one is keeping up with your mortgage payments because of you get behind, it will affect your credit score. The third one is forgetting to let everyone know you moved, because if creditors are sending bills to the wrong address, you may get behind on payments. The last one is just the high cost of moving day. It will require a lot of money for bills and utilities, which might make people go over their budget.
America's Teen-Free Job Recovery
http://finance.townhall.com/columnists/politicalcalculations/2013/05/13/americas-teenfree-job-recovery-n1593498
What would the U.S. unemployment rate be today if teens were part of the economic recovery?
In October 2009, the official U.S. unemployment rate peaked at 10.0% as the total number of employed Americans fell to 138,421,000, some 8,174,000 fewer than the peak of 146,595,000 recorded as having jobs in November 2007, just one month before the so-called "Great Recession" officially began.
Our chart below shows how the number of employed has changed for U.S. teens (Age 16-19), young adults (Age 20-24) and adults (Age 25 and over) since the peak of total employment in November 2007
What would the U.S. unemployment rate be today if teens were part of the economic recovery?
In October 2009, the official U.S. unemployment rate peaked at 10.0% as the total number of employed Americans fell to 138,421,000, some 8,174,000 fewer than the peak of 146,595,000 recorded as having jobs in November 2007, just one month before the so-called "Great Recession" officially began.
Our chart below shows how the number of employed has changed for U.S. teens (Age 16-19), young adults (Age 20-24) and adults (Age 25 and over) since the peak of total employment in November 2007
Applying and Paying for College Made Easy
http://www.kpvi.com/content/news/local/story/Applying-and-Paying-for-College-Made-Easy/FdLMbQtnb0S-aBI2siopZQ.cspx
One local school is turning to some big guns to help their students make that transition to higher education more seamlessly. McBride's goal with these seminar at Snake River High School is to help make college and scholarships a reality for these high school students. This 3-day program started on Monday as teachers were presented with June McBride's five step course, how it works and how to motivate their students.
She says the first and most important step is to do community service. The second step is to have a well written and creative essay, thirdly, have a Resume.. Next, get recommendation letters and make sure you give them plenty of time and lastly, having your latest transcript available.
One local school is turning to some big guns to help their students make that transition to higher education more seamlessly. McBride's goal with these seminar at Snake River High School is to help make college and scholarships a reality for these high school students. This 3-day program started on Monday as teachers were presented with June McBride's five step course, how it works and how to motivate their students.
She says the first and most important step is to do community service. The second step is to have a well written and creative essay, thirdly, have a Resume.. Next, get recommendation letters and make sure you give them plenty of time and lastly, having your latest transcript available.
Teen comes to the rescue when friend passes out while driving
http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/22252208/2013/05/14/teen-comes-to-the-rescue-when-friend-passes-out-while-driving
A teen comes to the rescue and saves a life when her friend passes out behind the wheel. The driver said she wasn't feeling good and thought she was going to throw up... but instead she went unconscious. Brooke, the passenger jumped into the driver's seat and pulled over. She was only 13 years old. She saved a life and got an award from local firefighters for her accomplishment. The driver is completely fine.
A teen comes to the rescue and saves a life when her friend passes out behind the wheel. The driver said she wasn't feeling good and thought she was going to throw up... but instead she went unconscious. Brooke, the passenger jumped into the driver's seat and pulled over. She was only 13 years old. She saved a life and got an award from local firefighters for her accomplishment. The driver is completely fine.
Stock market rises back into record territory
Another closely watched stock market indicator has also been on a tear: transportation stocks. The Dow Transport average rose 1.9 percent Tuesday and is up 21.8 percent this year, far more than other major indexes. Investors often see these stocks as an indication of where the economy is going. When companies make and ship more goods, the thinking goes, truckers, airlines and railways have more business.
The market rose from the opening of trading and climbed steadily throughout the day. The Dow rose 123.57 points, or 0.8 percent, to 15,215.25. The S&P 500 index rose 16.57 points, or 1 percent, to 1,650.34. Both are at all-time highs.
The Dow has gained for 18 straight Tuesdays. The only day with a longer streak of consecutive gains is Wednesday, with 24 back in 1968, according to Schaeffer's Investment Research.
The market rose from the opening of trading and climbed steadily throughout the day. The Dow rose 123.57 points, or 0.8 percent, to 15,215.25. The S&P 500 index rose 16.57 points, or 1 percent, to 1,650.34. Both are at all-time highs.
The Dow has gained for 18 straight Tuesdays. The only day with a longer streak of consecutive gains is Wednesday, with 24 back in 1968, according to Schaeffer's Investment Research.
Prepare students for life by teaching personal finance
http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/columns/prepare-students-for-life-by-teaching-personal-finance/article_5774619f-e051-5471-bfc2-97f51e0da2a5.html
This article was about how 38% of high school seniors are unprepared to manage their own money and rely on their parents for financial help/questions. This says that schools should strongly encourage students to take financial classes and economics to help with their financial well-being in the future.
This article was about how 38% of high school seniors are unprepared to manage their own money and rely on their parents for financial help/questions. This says that schools should strongly encourage students to take financial classes and economics to help with their financial well-being in the future.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
YouTube Is Said to Plan a Subscription Option
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/07/business/media/youtube-said-to-be-planning-a-subscription-option.html?ref=business&_r=0
This week YouTube will announce a plan to let some video makers charge a monthly subscription to their channels. There will be paid channels for children’s programming, entertainment, music and many other topic areas, according to people with knowledge of the plan. YouTube not to comment publicly yet. Some of the channels — there will be several dozen at the outset — will cost as little as $1.99 a month.
I don't know if this is a good idea or not. I really believe that the people who regularly post videos on to YouTube should get compensation for it (if not already) because of their dedication and ability to post videos often. But, then I also believe that YouTube has been an outlet for many people to use on a regular basis and a change this big could possibly negatively affect the usage of the site.
This week YouTube will announce a plan to let some video makers charge a monthly subscription to their channels. There will be paid channels for children’s programming, entertainment, music and many other topic areas, according to people with knowledge of the plan. YouTube not to comment publicly yet. Some of the channels — there will be several dozen at the outset — will cost as little as $1.99 a month.
I don't know if this is a good idea or not. I really believe that the people who regularly post videos on to YouTube should get compensation for it (if not already) because of their dedication and ability to post videos often. But, then I also believe that YouTube has been an outlet for many people to use on a regular basis and a change this big could possibly negatively affect the usage of the site.
The NBA finance committee likes Sacramento, too
http://www.sactownroyalty.com/2013/5/6/4304772/nba-finance-committee-sacramento-kings-vote
The relocation committee voted 7-0 for the Kings to move to Seattle. The finance committee on the other hand didn't vote on Chris Hansen's proposal. This means that everybody thinks that the proposition is still up.
The relocation committee voted 7-0 for the Kings to move to Seattle. The finance committee on the other hand didn't vote on Chris Hansen's proposal. This means that everybody thinks that the proposition is still up.
The Dolphins stadium will not be renovated!
The bill, which was passed by the Florida Senate, wasn't brought to a vote by House speaker Will Weatherford prior to the end of the legislative session, which means Miami-Dade County residents will not have a chance to vote on the funding referendum.
The Dolphins want to renovate Sun Life, and were hoping to fund part of the project by lifting the hotel bed tax cap from six to seven percent. The team was also hoping to secure roughly $90 million in sales tax rebates over the next 30 years. However, without public funding, the $400 million project has been scuttled.
This Week In Credit Cards News: Protect Your Retirement Savings, Good News for Stay-At-Home Spouses
http://www.forbes.com/sites/moneybuilder/2013/05/06/this-week-in-credit-cards-news-protect-your-retirement-savings-good-news-for-stay-at-home-spouses/
Pension advances are having devastating financial consequences for a growing number of older Americans, threatening their retirement savings and plunging them further into debt
Pension advances are having devastating financial consequences for a growing number of older Americans, threatening their retirement savings and plunging them further into debt
Box Office Showdown: Iron Man vs. Harry Potter
http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/05/06/box-office-showdown-iron-man-vs-harry-potter/
The three Iron Man movies and the Avengers is getting close to the worldwide gross of the Time Warner series Harry Potter. Iron Man with $3028.6 million and Harry Potter with $3547.4 million in worldwide gross. Iron Man is catching up with Harry Potter.
The three Iron Man movies and the Avengers is getting close to the worldwide gross of the Time Warner series Harry Potter. Iron Man with $3028.6 million and Harry Potter with $3547.4 million in worldwide gross. Iron Man is catching up with Harry Potter.
Japanese stock market soars to five-year high
Shares in Tokyo have soared, closing at their highest level in almost five years, with the market driven by a weakening Japanese currency and after Wall Street hit fresh all-time highs on solid jobs data. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 3.55 percent, or 486.20 points, to 14,180.24 on Tuesday, its best finish since June 2008.
Do-it-yourself investing is gaining newfound popularity
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323741004578418611242496832.html
People trying to invest on there own are using something called do-it-yourself. its an investing p[lan kind of like the DIY. They use the a-la-carte get get advice from the internet and also many financial companies instead of using just one.
People trying to invest on there own are using something called do-it-yourself. its an investing p[lan kind of like the DIY. They use the a-la-carte get get advice from the internet and also many financial companies instead of using just one.
Rejection Is a Process
http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/30/rejection-is-a-process/
This is about a women who is giving some of her knowledge out to the younger generations. Her main thing is that rejection is a process and it doesn't always turn out bad. She said, "Rejection is a process. You apply, get rejected, improve the application, and reapply elsewhere or differently." She is trying to encourage people and not make them feel like it is the end of the world if the get rejected. She also said that "Rejection isn't a bad thing or something to be afraid of. It is part of life, something everyone, no matter how successful or talented has gone through." She was really encouraging.
This is about a women who is giving some of her knowledge out to the younger generations. Her main thing is that rejection is a process and it doesn't always turn out bad. She said, "Rejection is a process. You apply, get rejected, improve the application, and reapply elsewhere or differently." She is trying to encourage people and not make them feel like it is the end of the world if the get rejected. She also said that "Rejection isn't a bad thing or something to be afraid of. It is part of life, something everyone, no matter how successful or talented has gone through." She was really encouraging.
Fee-paying secondary students more likely to go directly to college
http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0507/390699-fee-charging-schools-college/
Students who attend fee-charging schools are far more likely to go directly to third-level education, according to new data compiled by the Department of Education.
A report tracking school leavers from three years ago has found that 66% of students from the fee-charging sector were in third-level education one year later.
This is compared to 42% of students from non fee-charging post primary schools.
This is the first time the Department of Education has published reports based on the information it and other agencies gather, and aimed at finding out what school leavers do.
Of those who completed their Leaving Certificate in 2010, more than half went on directly to higher and under a third to further education.
There was evidence of 7% signing on for social welfare, and 10% working. The figures showed 66% of students from fee-charging schools went straight to third-level.
That is compared to 47% of students in ordinary secondary schools, between 42% and 38% in comprehensive and community schools, and 34% in the VEC sector.
The data found students in all-Irish schools 14% more likely to be in college one year later.
A report tracking school leavers from three years ago has found that 66% of students from the fee-charging sector were in third-level education one year later.
This is compared to 42% of students from non fee-charging post primary schools.
This is the first time the Department of Education has published reports based on the information it and other agencies gather, and aimed at finding out what school leavers do.
Of those who completed their Leaving Certificate in 2010, more than half went on directly to higher and under a third to further education.
There was evidence of 7% signing on for social welfare, and 10% working.
That is compared to 47% of students in ordinary secondary schools, between 42% and 38% in comprehensive and community schools, and 34% in the VEC sector.
The data found students in all-Irish schools 14% more likely to be in college one year later.
Are moguls leading the charge in Malibu home buying? Home prices rise
The article is talking about how in Malibu California the home buying prices have been on the rise. Last year, 259 single-family homes sold at a median price of $2.035 million. That was a 23.3% price increase from 2011.
Survey: Top-paying jobs for new college grads
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20130506/NEWS/305060106/Survey-Top-paying-jobs-new-college-grads?nclick_check=1
New college graduates with diplomas in engineering or computer science should be on the fast track to good-paying jobs, a new survey finds. And those with degrees in liberal arts or communications might be headed back to mom and dad’s house after graduation.The job with the biggest salary increase from 2012 to this year was software engineering, which jumped 42 percent. Public relations was up 35 percent and computer science up 24 percent.
New college graduates with diplomas in engineering or computer science should be on the fast track to good-paying jobs, a new survey finds. And those with degrees in liberal arts or communications might be headed back to mom and dad’s house after graduation.The job with the biggest salary increase from 2012 to this year was software engineering, which jumped 42 percent. Public relations was up 35 percent and computer science up 24 percent.
Choosing a Practical Major
http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/16/choosing-a-practical-major/
This article was about how students should choose their college major. They should choose a major that matches their interests. The should also study a subject that sharpens the mind. People should look at what their strong grades represent rather than the grades themselves. Also find multiple ways to get to the desired career.
This article was about how students should choose their college major. They should choose a major that matches their interests. The should also study a subject that sharpens the mind. People should look at what their strong grades represent rather than the grades themselves. Also find multiple ways to get to the desired career.
NY officials: ID theft ring stole from victims who used credit cards at Mesquite gas station
http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2013/05/ny-officials-id-theft-ring-stole-from-victims-who-used-credit-cards-at-mesquite-gas-station.html/
Alleged members of an identity theft ring used an electronic encoder and other tools inside a Manhattan hotel room to steal money from nearly 400 people who used credit and debit cards at a Mesquite gas station.The four suspects are accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the victims .A Manhattan hotel room was transformed into a veritable identity theft factory by the defendants charged in this case, Police recovered about $340,000 and 400 forged credit cards from the defendants and from inside their hotel room.New York officials are still investigating how the suspects obtained the stolen account information.
Alleged members of an identity theft ring used an electronic encoder and other tools inside a Manhattan hotel room to steal money from nearly 400 people who used credit and debit cards at a Mesquite gas station.The four suspects are accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the victims .A Manhattan hotel room was transformed into a veritable identity theft factory by the defendants charged in this case, Police recovered about $340,000 and 400 forged credit cards from the defendants and from inside their hotel room.New York officials are still investigating how the suspects obtained the stolen account information.
ACT to start giving tests digitally
There will be digital ACT testing. The format will be similar, but no pencil and paper.
http://www.islandpacket.com/2013/05/06/2492459/act-to-start-giving-tests-digitally.html
http://www.islandpacket.com/2013/05/06/2492459/act-to-start-giving-tests-digitally.html
Friday, May 3, 2013
Billionaire's son pushes for campaign-finance overhaul
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/05/01/soros-new-york-campaign-finance-2014/2127707/
WASHINGTON – Jonathan Soros thinks a push by the New York Legislature to tighten the state's campaign-finance laws could give the issue national momentum if it's successful.
And the Harvard-educated lawyer, son of billionaire hedge-fund investor George Soros, has a game plan to make it happen.
The super PAC that Soros co-founded in April last year, Friends of Democracy, plans to double the number of House races — from eight in 2012 to 16 in 2014 — in which it will spend money backing candidates who support stricter campaign-finance laws. And it hopes to double the amount it raises, from $2.5 million last year to $5 million for the 2014 elections.
Soros, along with other groups pushing for more transparency and integrity in government, is spending money on advertising and advocacy in New York, where he's supporting Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo's ramped-up efforts to enact legislation that would provide public matching funds for campaign contributions from small donors.
WASHINGTON – Jonathan Soros thinks a push by the New York Legislature to tighten the state's campaign-finance laws could give the issue national momentum if it's successful.
And the Harvard-educated lawyer, son of billionaire hedge-fund investor George Soros, has a game plan to make it happen.
The super PAC that Soros co-founded in April last year, Friends of Democracy, plans to double the number of House races — from eight in 2012 to 16 in 2014 — in which it will spend money backing candidates who support stricter campaign-finance laws. And it hopes to double the amount it raises, from $2.5 million last year to $5 million for the 2014 elections.
Soros, along with other groups pushing for more transparency and integrity in government, is spending money on advertising and advocacy in New York, where he's supporting Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo's ramped-up efforts to enact legislation that would provide public matching funds for campaign contributions from small donors.
DreamWorks Animation Acquiring Teen-Centric YouTube Network
http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/05/01/dreamworks-animation-acquires-teen-centric-youtube/
DreamWorks Animation is in the process of acquiring AwesomenessTV. DreamWorks will pay an up-front consideration of close to $33 million in cash for the digital media company. AwesomenessTV currently has more than 14 million subscribers and 800 million total video views. Executives for DreamWorks believe the acquisition could give the animation company a stronger hold in the industries of both social media and digital content, while still allowing AwesomenessTV CEO Brian Robbins to manage the company on his terms.The merger transaction is expected to close this month.
DreamWorks Animation is in the process of acquiring AwesomenessTV. DreamWorks will pay an up-front consideration of close to $33 million in cash for the digital media company. AwesomenessTV currently has more than 14 million subscribers and 800 million total video views. Executives for DreamWorks believe the acquisition could give the animation company a stronger hold in the industries of both social media and digital content, while still allowing AwesomenessTV CEO Brian Robbins to manage the company on his terms.The merger transaction is expected to close this month.
NY officials: ID theft ring stole from victims who used credit cards at Mesquite gas station
http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2013/05/ny-officials-id-theft-ring-stole-from-victims-who-used-credit-cards-at-mesquite-gas-station.html/
3 men got charged with making fake credit and debit cards to use other people's money to buy gas. The officials found $340,000 on 400 forged credit cards in their hotel rooms. It is so easy to get away with credit card forging especially if you are just buying gas. It looks like a card swipe. Nothing to really be worried about.
3 men got charged with making fake credit and debit cards to use other people's money to buy gas. The officials found $340,000 on 400 forged credit cards in their hotel rooms. It is so easy to get away with credit card forging especially if you are just buying gas. It looks like a card swipe. Nothing to really be worried about.
http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20130429/BIZ/304299964
A 13 year old entrepreneur has an idea that is being looked at by a man by the name of Mark Hagar. Her idea is one in the kitchen; to bake cupcakes inside of ice cream cones. There is a stand that was developed to hold the ice cream cones straight up in the oven, so that they would not fall over, and the cup cakes would bake evenly. After her idea was ignited after a baking event at her local middle school, Annabel and her father sought out financial aid from Mark Hagar. So far they have raised $400 out of $2500 needed.
A 13 year old entrepreneur has an idea that is being looked at by a man by the name of Mark Hagar. Her idea is one in the kitchen; to bake cupcakes inside of ice cream cones. There is a stand that was developed to hold the ice cream cones straight up in the oven, so that they would not fall over, and the cup cakes would bake evenly. After her idea was ignited after a baking event at her local middle school, Annabel and her father sought out financial aid from Mark Hagar. So far they have raised $400 out of $2500 needed.
When a Friend Chooses a College, Be Happy or Be Quiet
http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/30/when-a-friend-chooses-a-college-be-happy-or-be-quiet/
Great advice for everyone on how to handle another's college selection.
Great advice for everyone on how to handle another's college selection.
Billionaire's son pushes for campaign-finance overhaul
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/05/01/soros-new-york-campaign-finance-2014/2127707/
Jonathan Soros wants to push the New York Legislatures to tighten the state's campaign- finance law could give the issue national momentum. He wants to double the number of hous races.
Jonathan Soros wants to push the New York Legislatures to tighten the state's campaign- finance law could give the issue national momentum. He wants to double the number of hous races.
Personal Finance For Young Professionals
http://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2013/05/01/personal-finance-for-young-professionals/
This discusses how its important to start thinking sbout your personal finance now. For example, to start thinking about your retirement now, so you can start to save accordingly. It lists the things you need to think about :
Compounding
401k vs IRA
Traditional vs Roth
The importance of starting early to save for retirement
General Savings
Investing
My Personal Finance
This discusses how its important to start thinking sbout your personal finance now. For example, to start thinking about your retirement now, so you can start to save accordingly. It lists the things you need to think about :
Compounding
401k vs IRA
Traditional vs Roth
The importance of starting early to save for retirement
General Savings
Investing
My Personal Finance
- Start saving early for retirement. The earlier you start, the less amount (percentage wise) of your salary you have to save each year in order to live comfortably during retirement.
- Contribute to your company’s 401k if they match, else open up an IRA. Always max these accounts out every year to the cap. Did I mention start early? Like right now?
- Aim for 10-15% of your income going to retirement.
- Only put 3-6 months worth of living expenses in your bank’s savings account, the interest rate is usually abysmal and probably does not even beat inflation. Use it as an emergency fund for when you need money ASAP.
- For the rest of your money, put them in bonds and mutual funds. Follow the bonds/mutual funds allocation formula in the “Investing” section above.
- Retire like a boss.
The difference between personal finance and business finance
http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/The-Simple-Dollar/2013/0502/The-difference-between-personal-finance-and-business-finance
This article is telling people that your personal fiance and your business finances are different, even though cutting your spending helps out your finances and investing in resources that will last long, are similarites, there are some differences. One difference that they focused on is leverage, if it fails in the business world, you still have your house to go home to, but if it fails in your personal world, you lose a lot of things. They give a tip at the end that says don't ever risk your personal situation to chase a dream of getting rich , avoid personal debt as much as you can.
This article is telling people that your personal fiance and your business finances are different, even though cutting your spending helps out your finances and investing in resources that will last long, are similarites, there are some differences. One difference that they focused on is leverage, if it fails in the business world, you still have your house to go home to, but if it fails in your personal world, you lose a lot of things. They give a tip at the end that says don't ever risk your personal situation to chase a dream of getting rich , avoid personal debt as much as you can.
Jobless Claims Report Helps Lift Market
The stock market rose Thursday after weekly applications for unemployment benefits fell to a five-year low, raising investor hopes that the labor market is improving.
The report came a day before the government is to issue its report on April employment.
“Everyone is looking to the April jobs numbers,” said Tyler Vernon, chief investment officer at Biltmore Capital. “People are more confident that it was an anomaly last month and are looking for some bigger numbers.”
NY officials: ID theft ring stole from victims who used credit cards at Mesquite gas station
http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2013/05/ny-officials-id-theft-ring-stole-from-victims-who-used-credit-cards-at-mesquite-gas-station.html/
This article was about members of an identity theft group used an electric encoder to steal money from almost 400 hundred people that used a credit card at a certain gas station. The suspects were accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars.
This article was about members of an identity theft group used an electric encoder to steal money from almost 400 hundred people that used a credit card at a certain gas station. The suspects were accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars.
College Decision Day & Paying For It All
http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/college-decision-day--paying-for-it-all/?id=147461
Colleges require deposits today to hold a student's place. Calculating all those costs just got easier thanks to a new website from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau called, "Paying for College." It helps parents and students navigate every financial step along the way. The site also lets you compare the costs of different schools to the national average and lets you plug in where that money is coming from.
Colleges require deposits today to hold a student's place. Calculating all those costs just got easier thanks to a new website from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau called, "Paying for College." It helps parents and students navigate every financial step along the way. The site also lets you compare the costs of different schools to the national average and lets you plug in where that money is coming from.
DreamWorks Animation Acquiring Teen-Centric YouTube Network
DreamWorks Animation is in the process of acquiring AwesomenessTV, a "thriving" digital media company and teen-centric Youtube network. According to terms of the deal announced today, DreamWorks will pay an up-front consideration of close to $33 million in cash for the digital media company. Should the merger's earnings goals be met, DreamWorks will make additional payments in 2014 and 2015. The maximum potential amount of the deal is $117 million. AwesomenessTV currently has more than 14 million subscribers and 800 million total video views. Executives for DreamWorks believe the acquisition could give the animation company a stronger hold in the industries of both social media and digital content, while still allowing AwesomenessTV CEO Brian Robbins to manage the company on his terms.
Former TV host Yair Lapid gets to grips with Israel’s finance
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/004db438-b301-11e2-95b3-00144feabdc0,Authorised=false.html?_i_location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ft.com%2Fcms%2Fs%2F0%2F004db438-b301-11e2-95b3-00144feabdc0.html&_i_referer=http%3A%2F%2Fdillman-finance.blogspot.com%2F
A previous tv host yair lapid gets to grips with israels finance. A tv host getting to be able to have an effect on a countries finance, that would scare me.
A previous tv host yair lapid gets to grips with israels finance. A tv host getting to be able to have an effect on a countries finance, that would scare me.
DreamWorks Animation Acquiring Teen-Centric YouTube Network
http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/05/01/dreamworks-animation-acquires-teen-centric-youtube/
DreamWorks Animation is in the process of acquiring AwesomenessTV. DreamWorks will pay an up-front consideration of close to $33 million in cash for the digital media company. AwesomenessTV currently has more than 14 million subscribers and 800 million total video views. Executives for DreamWorks believe the acquisition could give the animation company a stronger hold in the industries of both social media and digital content, while still allowing AwesomenessTV CEO Brian Robbins to manage the company on his terms.The merger transaction is expected to close this month.
DreamWorks Animation is in the process of acquiring AwesomenessTV. DreamWorks will pay an up-front consideration of close to $33 million in cash for the digital media company. AwesomenessTV currently has more than 14 million subscribers and 800 million total video views. Executives for DreamWorks believe the acquisition could give the animation company a stronger hold in the industries of both social media and digital content, while still allowing AwesomenessTV CEO Brian Robbins to manage the company on his terms.The merger transaction is expected to close this month.
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