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Pell Grant program may face funding cut
Funding for the Federal Pell Grant Program is facing a potential $5.7 billion funding cut, a move that experts say may force millions of students to turn to private lenders to fund their undergraduate educations.
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Landlord, tenants rights unmasked
Before signing a contract, a look at housing legal rights could help.
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Column: No need to rush when signing a lease
Renting an apartment, house or trailer requires more than just a few seconds of thought. It is a big commitment that requires a legal contract, which forces you to pay a set rate per month for the duration of the lease. But of course, you already knew that. Does it fit your budget?
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Column: State wants to pass debt to students
While students across the state enjoyed the final few days of their winter break, a state task force took the first steps in another attempt to oblige students to pay more for the same instruction. On Jan.
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Column: Paying off your student loans versus having a career pay them off
Hey kids! Does the thought of repaying all your student debt already scare you? Good, it should. Imagine for a moment you are a dependent — about to be independent — undergraduate student, set to graduate from our fine institution of learning this spring.
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Column: Social Security secures little for this generation
Hello to the year 2011; a year that may prove to be a major turn-around year for the American economy. It may also be a year of substantial change for the United States government, whether it is for better or for worse.
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Column: A nation of ‘me’ means less for us
If you were hoping your buddy might fork over a couple bucks for your still single-digit Dance Marathon fund, don't hold your breath. According to a study from U.
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Column: The importance of reading a contract and never trusting a businessman
In the world of business today, there are many who believe that honest dealings, effective management and personal integrity are key to a good business. According to this school of thought, only through productivity and innovation is new value achieved for the customer and the world at large.
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Column: The next great American crisis
The recent collapse of the financial sector was only felt by most after it happened. Today, we face yet another financial crisis that is quietly creeping up on us. And I’m not talking about a double-dip recession or a renewed threat from Wall Street.