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.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Court may limit use of race in college admission decisions
http://news.yahoo.com/court-may-limit-race-college-admission-decisions-133238785.html
This article was about how the courts may limit the decisions that a college can make with race. This case was brought up because a girl felt like she was wrongly rejected by a college while minorities with similar grades and test scores were accepted.
This article was about how the courts may limit the decisions that a college can make with race. This case was brought up because a girl felt like she was wrongly rejected by a college while minorities with similar grades and test scores were accepted.
9 Ways to Get Rich Quicker
http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/business/T064-S002-how-to-get-rich-quicker/index.html
This list includes different ways to invest in different ideas. Whether it be your own or someone else's, there are still precautionary measures to be taken. Some different ways to get rich fast are; Starting a new business, invent something new, invest aggressively, flip real estate, and become a landlord. These also all include their own rate of risk to consider.
Cities With the Best Credit Scores 2012
1. Wausau, Wis.
Henryk Sadura/Getty ImagesCity averages:
Credit Score: 789
Debt: $22,439
Number of Late Payments: 0.27
% Credit Available: 77.52
Number of Open Credit Cards: 1.71
The highest-ranking city is Wausau, Wis., a remarkable development considering that in the previous year, it didn’t even make the list. Interestingly, of all 10 cities on this list, four including Wausau, are in Wisconsin. When it comes to managing personal credit and debt, the people of Wisconsin must be doing something right.
2. Minneapolis, Minn.
Greg Benz/Flickr/Getty ImagesCity averages:
Credit Score: 787
Debt: $24,994
Number of Late Payments: 0.26
% Credit Available: 73.45
Number of Open Credit Cards: 2.08
In the previous year, Minneapolis, Minn., proudly topped the “State of Credit” list. However, times change, and during the most recent survey period, it fell one spot. Still, its average credit score of 787 is impressive, and the city owes it in part to a low unemployment rate of 6.9 percent, and a median family income of $82,700. On the negative side, it had 786 foreclosures.
3. Madison, Wis.
Original photography by Neos Design - Cory Eastman/Flickr/Getty ImagesCity averages:
Credit Score: 785
Debt: $23,533
Number of Late Payments: 0.27
% Credit Available: 75.90
Number of Open Credit Cards: 1.79
Madison, Wis., has fallen one spot to number 3, but like Cedar Rapids, the city is still in good standing despite the slippage. It has a lower-than-average unemployment rate at 6 percent, a higher-than-average median family income of $81,800 and a high percentage of available credit.
4. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
J Wynia/FlickrCity averages:
Credit Score: 781
Debt: $23,628
Number of Late Payments: 0.32
% Credit Available: 76.57
Number of Open Credit Cards: 1.82
Like most of the cities on this list, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has fallen one spot since the previous year. Still, number 4 isn’t a bad place to be. Its high placement is due in part to a high percentage of available credit and a low unemployment rate of 6 percent.
5. San Francisco
Travelpix Ltd/Photographer's Choice/Getty ImagesCity averages:
Credit Score: 781
Debt: $23,973
Number of Late Payments: 0.30
% Credit Available: 72.83
Number of Open Credit Cards: 2.02
At number 5, San Francisco is the only city on this list to retain its ranking from the previous year. Its residents have a relatively high number of open credit cards and a relatively low percentage of available credit. At the time of the survey, the city had a 10 percent unemployment rate, higher than the national average of 9.2 percent. But at $101,600, San Francisco is the only city on this list with a six-figure median family income, which helps it to retain its foothold.
Henryk Sadura/Getty ImagesCity averages:Credit Score: 789
Debt: $22,439
Number of Late Payments: 0.27
% Credit Available: 77.52
Number of Open Credit Cards: 1.71
The highest-ranking city is Wausau, Wis., a remarkable development considering that in the previous year, it didn’t even make the list. Interestingly, of all 10 cities on this list, four including Wausau, are in Wisconsin. When it comes to managing personal credit and debt, the people of Wisconsin must be doing something right.
2. Minneapolis, Minn.
Greg Benz/Flickr/Getty ImagesCity averages:Credit Score: 787
Debt: $24,994
Number of Late Payments: 0.26
% Credit Available: 73.45
Number of Open Credit Cards: 2.08
In the previous year, Minneapolis, Minn., proudly topped the “State of Credit” list. However, times change, and during the most recent survey period, it fell one spot. Still, its average credit score of 787 is impressive, and the city owes it in part to a low unemployment rate of 6.9 percent, and a median family income of $82,700. On the negative side, it had 786 foreclosures.
3. Madison, Wis.
Original photography by Neos Design - Cory Eastman/Flickr/Getty ImagesCity averages:Credit Score: 785
Debt: $23,533
Number of Late Payments: 0.27
% Credit Available: 75.90
Number of Open Credit Cards: 1.79
Madison, Wis., has fallen one spot to number 3, but like Cedar Rapids, the city is still in good standing despite the slippage. It has a lower-than-average unemployment rate at 6 percent, a higher-than-average median family income of $81,800 and a high percentage of available credit.
4. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
J Wynia/FlickrCity averages:Credit Score: 781
Debt: $23,628
Number of Late Payments: 0.32
% Credit Available: 76.57
Number of Open Credit Cards: 1.82
Like most of the cities on this list, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has fallen one spot since the previous year. Still, number 4 isn’t a bad place to be. Its high placement is due in part to a high percentage of available credit and a low unemployment rate of 6 percent.
5. San Francisco
Travelpix Ltd/Photographer's Choice/Getty ImagesCity averages:Credit Score: 781
Debt: $23,973
Number of Late Payments: 0.30
% Credit Available: 72.83
Number of Open Credit Cards: 2.02
At number 5, San Francisco is the only city on this list to retain its ranking from the previous year. Its residents have a relatively high number of open credit cards and a relatively low percentage of available credit. At the time of the survey, the city had a 10 percent unemployment rate, higher than the national average of 9.2 percent. But at $101,600, San Francisco is the only city on this list with a six-figure median family income, which helps it to retain its foothold.
‘Cops vs. Kids’ basketball games benefit local teen battling cancer
http://www.thereporteronline.com/article/20130429/NEWS01/130429537/-cops-vs-kids-basketball-games-benefit-local-teen-battling-cancer
A basketball game benefit with cops vs. kids was held in honor of a seventh grader that is fighting cancer since fall. The middle schoolers won 34-19 against the officers. Firetrucks painted there trucks pink in representation of kids battling cancer. Other kids with cancer were seen at the benefit showing the struggles in cancer. Donations were given to support the family of the 14 year old. Raffle tickets were sold for gift baskets to raise money.
A basketball game benefit with cops vs. kids was held in honor of a seventh grader that is fighting cancer since fall. The middle schoolers won 34-19 against the officers. Firetrucks painted there trucks pink in representation of kids battling cancer. Other kids with cancer were seen at the benefit showing the struggles in cancer. Donations were given to support the family of the 14 year old. Raffle tickets were sold for gift baskets to raise money.
Squeaky Wheel
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/04/28/5375422/learn-to-be-a-squeaky-wheel.html
Don't stop at "No"
Start local
Fill out the card
Be nice
Be armed
Don't stop at "No"
Put it in writing
Start local
Fill out the card
Is a mortgage a smart way to pay for college?
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/04/13/paying-for-college-mortgage/2071033/
I am not sure taking out a home loan to pay for your kids college education is the best decision, either. You would be putting your home at risk, which isn't a good idea. And never let the tax benefits influence your financial decision. You can only deduct the interest on your mortgage if you are itemizing your deductions, and even then you would only benefit from the amount of deductions that are greater than the standard deduction ($11,900 for 2013). This means if you take out a mortgage and then have $13,000 of itemized deductions, you really only benefit from a $1,100 deduction. Multiply this deduction by your tax rate to get the actual tax benefit, and you will find that it really isn't all that much
I am not sure taking out a home loan to pay for your kids college education is the best decision, either. You would be putting your home at risk, which isn't a good idea. And never let the tax benefits influence your financial decision. You can only deduct the interest on your mortgage if you are itemizing your deductions, and even then you would only benefit from the amount of deductions that are greater than the standard deduction ($11,900 for 2013). This means if you take out a mortgage and then have $13,000 of itemized deductions, you really only benefit from a $1,100 deduction. Multiply this deduction by your tax rate to get the actual tax benefit, and you will find that it really isn't all that much
krugman: the story of our time
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/29/opinion/krugman-the-story-of-our-time.html?ref=paulkrugman&_r=0
Follow this link for our group read
Follow this link for our group read
The World's First Stock Market Crash Happened Nearly 300 Years Ago
http://www.businessinsider.com/the-worlds-first-stock-market-crash-happened-nearly-300-years-ago-2013-4
By 1710, England was experiencing there first ever stock market crash, this was called the South Sea Company Bubble. England had loans, expended money with little financial oversight, and they were trying to finace their soldiers. England had about £10 million of debt.
By 1710, England was experiencing there first ever stock market crash, this was called the South Sea Company Bubble. England had loans, expended money with little financial oversight, and they were trying to finace their soldiers. England had about £10 million of debt.
Personal Finance: Learn to be a 'squeaky wheel' Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/04/28/5375422/learn-to-be-a-squeaky-wheel.html#storylink=cpy
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/04/28/5375422/learn-to-be-a-squeaky-wheel.html
Be nice
If you start off angry or arrogant, you'll likely get shut down quickly.
Be armed
Don't pick up the phone, go online or write a letter until you have essential details: serial numbers, date of purchase, warranty information, etc. If you're shuffling papers or unsure of details or vague about what you want, you're not going to sound like someone who should be listened to.
Don't stop at "No"
Many consumers give up too easily, especially when they encounter a brusque or unhelpful customer service rep. "You need to appeal any decision you get … Companies are not in business to lose customers."
Put it in writing
Often, the most effective way to lodge a complaint is to write a letter.
Start local
Begin with the store where you bought the item.
Fill out the card
Consumer Reports says you should always fill out the paper warranty card that comes with most major purchases. Even though it's not required to activate the warranty.
Warranty or not
Even if your warranty has expired, it doesn't mean there's no point in trying. Giorgianni says the legal concept of "implied warranty" means there's a reasonable expectation that a product should be workable and usable.
Tweet it; post it
Social media can be an ally, as well. Many companies have Facebook pages where you can post your beef on a message board. The sites are monitored and you'll often get a reply from a company rep. Same with message boards on the company's website.
Inevitably something goes wrong with something you've bought. What do you do?Too many of us just give up or don't bother trying to get the store or company to resolve the problem.We live in a buck-up-and-take-it society, we're not going to plead for anything; we're just going to take it. We have a subconscious feeling that when we speak out, we're viewed as a complainer.Not all consumers are treated equally. If you're persistent and know how to complain effectively, you're more likely to get a remedy.Companies have two types of responses to complaining customers: those who get the quick brush-off and the "squeaky wheels" who merit some attention.
There's an art to getting good customer service. Here's how:
Be nice
If you start off angry or arrogant, you'll likely get shut down quickly.
Be armed
Don't pick up the phone, go online or write a letter until you have essential details: serial numbers, date of purchase, warranty information, etc. If you're shuffling papers or unsure of details or vague about what you want, you're not going to sound like someone who should be listened to.
Don't stop at "No"
Many consumers give up too easily, especially when they encounter a brusque or unhelpful customer service rep. "You need to appeal any decision you get … Companies are not in business to lose customers."
Put it in writing
Often, the most effective way to lodge a complaint is to write a letter.
Start local
Begin with the store where you bought the item.
Fill out the card
Consumer Reports says you should always fill out the paper warranty card that comes with most major purchases. Even though it's not required to activate the warranty.
Warranty or not
Even if your warranty has expired, it doesn't mean there's no point in trying. Giorgianni says the legal concept of "implied warranty" means there's a reasonable expectation that a product should be workable and usable.
Tweet it; post it
Social media can be an ally, as well. Many companies have Facebook pages where you can post your beef on a message board. The sites are monitored and you'll often get a reply from a company rep. Same with message boards on the company's website.
Ultimately, being a squeaky wheel means "not being afraid to ask," said Papantoniadis. "You have to go in with the idea that you don't expect anything. And the worst they can say is 'No.' "
Microsoft Pays Higher Rate to Beat Apple Sale: Corporate Finance
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-29/microsoft-pays-higher-rate-to-beat-apple-sale-corporate-finance.html
Microsoft is paying a higher rate to beat / compete with apple sales.
Microsoft is paying a higher rate to beat / compete with apple sales.
Seven steps to paying for college
http://www.ajc.com/news/business/seven-steps-paying-college/nXDgd/
This is an article that is giving some steps to help pay for college. Getting into college is hard by itslef, paying for it, is another challenge.
Step 1: Contact your school's finanical aid office
Step 2: Fill out the FAFSA
Step 3: Borrow money wisely
Step 4: Take advantage of work study funding
Step 5: Apply for national scholarships
Step 6: Find jobs locally near you school
Step 7: Budget your money
This is an article that is giving some steps to help pay for college. Getting into college is hard by itslef, paying for it, is another challenge.
Step 1: Contact your school's finanical aid office
Step 2: Fill out the FAFSA
Step 3: Borrow money wisely
Step 4: Take advantage of work study funding
Step 5: Apply for national scholarships
Step 6: Find jobs locally near you school
Step 7: Budget your money
Length of car loans is increasing
As car prices continue to rise, some auto loan terms have lengthened to a whopping 96 months, or eight years. It's an attempt to make monthly payments more affordable for consumers, but financial experts say such lengthy auto loans can be a bad idea. The average price of a new automobile is $31,200, says Kelley Blue Book. To make that more palatable for consumers, lenders are allowing them to spread payments over more years. In March, nearly one-third of auto loans were for 72 months or longer, a record high, according to J.D. Power and Associates."It used to be that 36 months was considered a standard loan," said Mike Sante, managing editor of Interet.com. Because vehicles last longer today, consumers might justify taking a longer loan. The average age of a vehicle today is 11.
http://azstarnet.com/business/local/length-of-car-loans-is-increasing/article_2ee654e3-99ab-53d4-93cb-af3cd89691f7.html
http://azstarnet.com/business/local/length-of-car-loans-is-increasing/article_2ee654e3-99ab-53d4-93cb-af3cd89691f7.html
SMG’s Finance Degree Ranked Seventh Nationwide by Alums
http://www.bu.edu/today/2013/smg-finance-degree-ranked-seventh-nationwide-by-alums/
tobitsch a graduate from BU has taken what he has l;earned from this college and had a very succesful career so far in the finance world. BU got ranked as 7th in the nation overall.
tobitsch a graduate from BU has taken what he has l;earned from this college and had a very succesful career so far in the finance world. BU got ranked as 7th in the nation overall.
As adults take over entry-level jobs, teenage unemployment hinders job hunting later in life
http://www.thedenverchannel.com/money/as-adults-take-over-entry-level-jobs-teenage-unemployment-hinders-job-hunting-later-in-life
Jobs for teenagers and even young adults are scarce nearly four years after the official end of the Great Recession.The problem with high youth unemployment goes beyond young people not having pocket cash or savings; the bigger problem is that young people who don't work don't have any work experience. Sum said 51.7 percent of teenagers had summer jobs in 2000. Last summer, just 30.5 percent of teens worked during the summer.
Jobs for teenagers and even young adults are scarce nearly four years after the official end of the Great Recession.The problem with high youth unemployment goes beyond young people not having pocket cash or savings; the bigger problem is that young people who don't work don't have any work experience. Sum said 51.7 percent of teenagers had summer jobs in 2000. Last summer, just 30.5 percent of teens worked during the summer.
Court may limit use of race in college admission decisions
http://news.yahoo.com/court-may-limit-race-college-admission-decisions-133238785.html
This article was about how the courts may limit the decisions that a college can make with race. This case was brought up because a girl felt like she was wrongly rejected by a college while minorities with similar grades and test scores were accepted.
This article was about how the courts may limit the decisions that a college can make with race. This case was brought up because a girl felt like she was wrongly rejected by a college while minorities with similar grades and test scores were accepted.
Microsoft Pays Higher Rate to Beat Apple Sale: Corporate Finance
Microsoft is trying to be better than Apple and is failing.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-29/microsoft-pays-higher-rate-to-beat-apple-sale-corporate-finance.html
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-29/microsoft-pays-higher-rate-to-beat-apple-sale-corporate-finance.html
Thursday, April 25, 2013
5 Reasons You Shouldn't Give Up On Credit Just Yet
Read more http://www.dailyfinance.com/2013/04/23/credit-cards-best-way-to-pay/#ixzz2RTxW3duP
1) easier disipute resolution
2) better cash or millage rewards
3) Car rental insurance
4) extra travel perks anad pertection
5) Protection on your purchases
1) easier disipute resolution
2) better cash or millage rewards
3) Car rental insurance
4) extra travel perks anad pertection
5) Protection on your purchases
Having Mom Do Your Laundry, to Save Money
http://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/11/having-mom-do-your-laundry-to-save-money/
My mother rolled her eyes. “You have a maid here who does your laundry,” she said. “Me!”
“living with your parents” calculator, The calculator lets you plug in your monthly rent, and other expenses if you choose. It then shows how much you would save if, after college graduation, you live with your parents for four years.There is no doubt living with your parents can save you money, but shouldn’t you be contributing something? Or at least doing your own laundry?
My mother rolled her eyes. “You have a maid here who does your laundry,” she said. “Me!”
“living with your parents” calculator, The calculator lets you plug in your monthly rent, and other expenses if you choose. It then shows how much you would save if, after college graduation, you live with your parents for four years.There is no doubt living with your parents can save you money, but shouldn’t you be contributing something? Or at least doing your own laundry?
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Time to Overhaul Auto Insurance Laws
http://www.mackinac.org/18548
The change would still leave Michigan with the nation's most generous auto medical coverage. No other state guarantees unlimited, lifetime benefits. As a result of the mandate, the Insurance Industry Institute reports
The change would still leave Michigan with the nation's most generous auto medical coverage. No other state guarantees unlimited, lifetime benefits. As a result of the mandate, the Insurance Industry Institute reports
Twitter Signs Lucrative Deal With Advertising Agency
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/23/business/media/twitter-and-starcom-sign-advertising-deal.html?ref=business&_r=0
Twitter signed the deal with the Starcom MediaVest Group which is part of Publicis Groupe. The deal is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars. According to the president for global revenue at Twitter, the deal will include a virtual lab where the two companies will conduct research that will help advertisers “connect Twitter and TV together".
Twitter signed the deal with the Starcom MediaVest Group which is part of Publicis Groupe. The deal is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars. According to the president for global revenue at Twitter, the deal will include a virtual lab where the two companies will conduct research that will help advertisers “connect Twitter and TV together".
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Having Mom Do Your Laundry, to Save Money
http://bucks.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/11/having-mom-do-your-laundry-to-save-money/
There was a living with your parents calculator that helped young people see how much they would save living at home than living by yourself renting a place. you would plug in your current rent and the calculator defaults were used to calculate how much you would save living at home.
There was a living with your parents calculator that helped young people see how much they would save living at home than living by yourself renting a place. you would plug in your current rent and the calculator defaults were used to calculate how much you would save living at home.
Boston Marathon bombings: How teams honored the victims of Monday's attack
http://www.sbnation.com/2013/4/17/4233476/boston-marathon-bombings-red-sox-yankees-honor-victims
This article talks about Many sports teams that honored the people that helped and the whole attack. One was that the New England, Patriots donated $100,000 to help those recover in the hospitals and many other more did banners and shirts and things.
This article talks about Many sports teams that honored the people that helped and the whole attack. One was that the New England, Patriots donated $100,000 to help those recover in the hospitals and many other more did banners and shirts and things.
China trounces U.S. in green energy investments
Investors plowed $65 billion into Chinese wind farms, solar panel arrays and other clean energy projects in 2012, a 20% increase over the year prior, according to a report released Wednesday by Pew Charitable Trusts and Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The numbers reflect only private investments in power projects, and do not include government subsidies or R&D money.
Online Auto Insurance: Texting while Driving Penalties Harshest in Alaska, Weakest in Virginia
What could set you back more than $10,000, put you in prison for up to a year, cause you to drive the length of an entire football field basically blindfolded, and increase your insurance rates by around 10 percent in some states? Using your phone to read and send text messages while driving.
According to the study, the following states had the harshest and weakest maximum penalties for a first offense:
Harshest:
- Alaska
- Utah
- Maine
- Wisconsin
- New York
Weakest:
- Virginia
- Iowa
- Indiana
- Delaware
- Pennsylvania
Is a mortgage a smart way to pay for college?
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2013/04/13/paying-for-college-mortgage/2071033/
Tis article is about a couple asking this blogger if it would be a good idea to take out a mortgage for their child's college tution, instead of taking out of the retirement money. The couple is debt free at the moment and they feel that taking out a mortgage is a better idea. The blogger tells them that things can go bad for whichever route they take. If they take the money from retirement then if they get laid off, then they have to pay off that loan imeditley or they will face a lot of taxes and penelties. If they take out a mortgage, then they would be putting their home at risk. The blogger said the best way to get the moeny would be to do a home equity loan.
Tis article is about a couple asking this blogger if it would be a good idea to take out a mortgage for their child's college tution, instead of taking out of the retirement money. The couple is debt free at the moment and they feel that taking out a mortgage is a better idea. The blogger tells them that things can go bad for whichever route they take. If they take the money from retirement then if they get laid off, then they have to pay off that loan imeditley or they will face a lot of taxes and penelties. If they take out a mortgage, then they would be putting their home at risk. The blogger said the best way to get the moeny would be to do a home equity loan.
GBC College Knowledge: The Cost of College — and paying for it
http://elkodaily.com/lifestyles/gbc-college-knowledge-the-cost-of-college-and-paying-for/article_c56238c4-a6f0-11e2-bb60-001a4bcf887a.html
There are startling differences ranging from $4,500 to $45,000/year for tuition and fees alone. Books, transportation and living expenses (often another $10,000 to $15,000) will add to the yearly cost of a college education. As such, for a full-time student the cost of attendance can easily range from $15,000 to $60,000 per year.
• Pay As You Go (working your way through college) - allows a person to earn a degree without incurring any college-related debt.
• Using Deferred Payment Plans Available Through Most Colleges - allow a semester’s worth of tuition to be paid in several equal installments.
There are startling differences ranging from $4,500 to $45,000/year for tuition and fees alone. Books, transportation and living expenses (often another $10,000 to $15,000) will add to the yearly cost of a college education. As such, for a full-time student the cost of attendance can easily range from $15,000 to $60,000 per year.
• Pay As You Go (working your way through college) - allows a person to earn a degree without incurring any college-related debt.
• Using Deferred Payment Plans Available Through Most Colleges - allow a semester’s worth of tuition to be paid in several equal installments.
• Scholarships - Colleges and universities typically have a wide range of both merit and need based scholarships ranging in size from $250 to several thousand dollars.
• Grants (both state and federal) - The primary difference between a grant and a loan is that money received as a grant does not need to be paid back; the grant is a gift of sorts.
• Work Study - Work study is a federal grant program that allocates dollars to colleges for use in employing students with financial need at the college.
• Employer Tuition Reimbursement Programs - Many employers offer their employees a tuition reimbursement program as part of their fringe benefits package.
• Guaranteed Federal Loans - These types of loans must be repaid after one completes or stops attending school in 10 to 25 years depending upon the type of loan.
• Alternative Student Loans (Private or Bank Loans) - Some families and individuals prefer to work with their local lending agency and independently borrow the funds necessary to pay for college.
• Credit Cards - With interest rates running from 10-24 percent per year, paying for college with a credit card can be the most expensive method of financing a college education unless one has the means to pay the balance due in full each month
• The FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
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