If you are like most University students, November can be a tough month. You might have just finished all of your midterms, or maybe youre still writing midterms. No matter the situation, it can seem like you have eons to go before Christmas break in December, and even longer before you will be finished with your degree. Here are some tips for staying motivated in school.
The Academic Divide: Graduate Students With Funding And Without
In many university departments, it seems like there are two separate groups of graduate students: those who have grants and assistantships, and those who dont. Is it worth it to continue your education if you arent one of the select few?
School Fund Raising Idea Custom Gift Wrap
Some of the best fund raising ideas for schools are those which involve the pupils in some kind of creative activity. I’ll bet if you asked most young children what they enjoy most at school the answers would include drawing or painting. Combining the talents of our children with parents and grandparents willingness to spend money is a winning combination.
Mutual Fund Investing Simplified
What is a mutual fund anyways an average person may well ask?
How To Have Fun At Home When You Cant Afford To Go Out
Are you strapped for cash? Bored out of your mind? Tired of watching meaningless TV shows? Here are some ideas for you that dont cost as much money as going out on the town.
Friendly’s CEO Resigns; Largest Shareholder Requests Seats
On September 28th, Friendly Ice Cream Corp. (FRN), announced CEO John L. Cutter had resigned. It was not immediately clear whether Mr. Cutter had been forced out.
Build Your Equity Faster By Refinancing
There are a number of mortgages out there that give you low payments each month. Some of these mortgages, such as interest only, adjustable rate mortgages, and a few others, gave you the low payment up front – but it was at the expense of building up your equity. Here is how refinancing your mortgage can enable you to start building up your equity faster.
Stock Market Window Dressing: The Art of Looking Smart!
At least four times per year, security prices are more a function of institutional marketing practices than they are a reflection of the economic forces that we would like to think are their primary determining factors. Do you remember the “Circle of Gold” chain letter from the seventies?
In Value Stock Investing, Quality is Job One
How do we create a confidence building Stock Selection Universe? Simply operating on blind faith with one of the common definitions may be too simplistic, particularly since many of the numbers originate from the subject companies.
The Importance Of Saving Money For The Future
Money in my opinion is not the most important thing in life, but it is nice to know that you have a certain amount of money, saved or invested, which you can use if needed. I actually think that health and happiness are the two most important things in life. Having this pool of money helps to keep me healthy and happy, as it means that I do not have to stress as much about the future.
Should You Borrow From Your 401(K) Or TSP?
Anyone can take a loan from their retirement fund, but should you?
Getting Started into Forex Trading
Forex, also known simply as the “FX,” is the commonly accepted abbreviation for the over-the-counter foreign exchange market. The forex market is the largest financial market on earth. Forex exists on a 24-hour-a-day global network that spans corporate, banking, and individual interests. There is no central trading floor. Currency is traded around the world and around the clock, with fluctuations responding to speculation on the latest news as it happens.