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Could you actually get fired by investing your money into marijuana stocks? Here are some details to help you discover if your job could go up in smoke.
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It’s almost summer for college students around the country, and that means it is time to start thinking about getting an internship. Internships can be great ways to get first hand experiences in the field you may want to pursue after graduation. They also look great on resumes for new graduates, and many do pay, […]
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Imagine this: One day your boss pulls you into his office, sits you down, and says there is a problem. However, your work itself has been flawless. But he doesn’t want to talk to you about work — he wants to talk to you about your credit report. You see, when you were hired, you […]
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For many employees, November and December are the months for open enrollment, which means that it is the only time of the year that an employee can elect to enroll, modify, or cancel their benefits. This is a challenging time because you have to make a lot of decisions that are guaranteed to impact you for […]
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Today, having a college degree is more important than ever. In fact, many students are going back to school to couple their bachelor’s degrees in order to advance in their careers. But at the same time, it does not necessarily mean what it used to. This should not diminish the value of post-secondary education, as it […]
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There are three things certain in this world: death, taxes, and the necessity of a college degree. While there is no index for death or taxes, there is one for college tuition. Since 1978, no basic good has become more expensive as college tuition, which increased 1120%. That’s nearly twice the rate of growth in […]
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Last week, I discussed paying very close attention to your passions while in college. Being in tune with what moves you, what really lights your fire, is exceedingly important. If you try to extinguish the flame, you will end up miserable. But, that was for undergrad. Let’s say that you did in fact follow your […]
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I was reading an article about High Earners, Not Rich Yet, and it really stood out to me because of how common it is becoming. These are individuals or couples that earn well over $100,000 per year, but aren’t considered rich yet by today’s standards (having a net worth, excluding primary residence, of over $1,000,000). Also, […]
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It’s graduation time for college students across the country! Congratulations, you made it! However, now you need to start getting everything in order for life after graduation. So, take a few days and celebrate, but get ready for the real world. This means getting a job, moving out of the dorms (and preferably not into […]
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When you change jobs (which many people have over the last few years), you may not quite know what to do about your old 401k. Your old employer most likely didn’t tell you anything, and your new employer may have had one line in the middle of your benefit package. Depending on your old employer’s […]
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We’ve all heard it. “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. It sounds great but what does that really entail? See college believes that you should be knee high in homework yet one of the most important factors of intelligence and wisdom is OTHER people. College is incredibly difficult with balancing school, friends, family, […]
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For many college students, this month and the next mark a momentous occasion: Graduation. Congratulations! You’ve studied hard, passed your exams, and have turned in the final papers of your undergraduate career. While you’re reveling in the hard-earned celebration surrounding you, make sure to keep a keen eye on your job search efforts because the […]
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What do you do if you find yourself at the end of the month and falling short of your financial goals? You could find ways to cut back your spending, but what if you’ve already cut your budget to the bare minimum? An easy solution is to make more money. Instead of the standard routes […]
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If you’re a college student, and you have your eyes on graduating soon, congratulations! However, getting done with college is only the first part. You’re going to have to make a lot of tough financial decisions soon, including where you work, where you live, and more. But, you can set yourself up for a strong financial future now […]
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Over the weekend, the Occupy Movement was making headlines again. Occupy Oakland is going crazy trying to move into a building and take it over as their headquarters (under the premise of turning it into a community center for the 99%)…what are these people still protesting about and why do they resort to violence and […]
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I’m a firm believer that your college major doesn’t matter. Yes, I said it – what you major in college doesn’t matter. Now when I say it doesn’t matter, I want to be precise in what I say: it doesn’t matter in terms of what you will gain in the future. How can I be […]
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The old saying, “You need to have money to make money,” is applicable as ever to any collegiate trying to get an education and invest money at the same time. However, if you don’t have the money to make more money, you need to go out and earn it. Here is an awesome list of […]
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This is a guest post from The Money For College Project as part of the Yakezie blog swap. The Money for College Project was started with one goal in mind: to help people find ways to pay for college. At MfCP you can find easy to understand explanations of financial aid awards, creative ways to […]
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I was recently given the opportunity to read through Hill Harper’s new book, The Wealth Cure, and I found it to be quite enjoyable. Read my review, and enter the contest below to win a free copy! The Wealth Cure conveys the need to not only build solid financial foundations, but to make sure that […]
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Whether you are several years into your career or just starting your first job search, there are a number of potential mistakes which can be made along the way. Making and learning from these mistakes is an important part of workplace development, however some can be more damaging than others. Being aware of these pitfalls […]
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Guest poster Harri from TotallyMoney shares her tips for moving back in with the folks after graduation. It was October 2009. I’d graduated a year previously from one of the top schools in the UK, brimming with arrogance, confident that waltzing into the workplace would be a cinch. A year on and I was wavering […]
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Every day I hear about “unexpected” things happening to individuals. Cars breaking down…stock market bubbles…pregnancy… But are all of these things really unexpected? Is there anything out there that is truly unexpected if you think about it. And, since they aren’t really unexpected, are you prepared? Do you just stash money away – maybe 6 […]