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.
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