Archive | Finances
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Consumer Report: Textbook prices vary by condition, seller and timing
After somehow footing the bill for $36,180 of tuition, $8,630 for average room and $4,800 for average board this year, most American U. students could stand to save a buck here or there. The Eagle is here to help.
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Optimizing your credit cards
Few people wake up in the morning, yawn, stretch, and say, "Today I want to become financially literate!" However, many do want to become financially independent and no longer stress over their finances. Unfortunately, most of the financial advice avaliable is rife with misconceptions.
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Financially strappped students take long road to graduation
Sean Baptist wakes up at 6:30 a.m. and packs his lunch. It is a half hour drive to the jobsite where he and his father, a contractor, are building a 3,000- square-foot addition to a home. After setting up the equipment he will need for the day, he works until his 25-minute break at noon.
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Financial literacy helps fit the bill
At a hearing Monday at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, Rep. Dennis Moore said improved financial literacy among Americans is essential to preventing a second financial crisis.
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Credit-card reform takes effect
The final batch of regulations in last year's federal credit-card overhaul took effect this week. As the reforms take hold, some in the industry warn about negative consequences while supporters herald protections in the law.
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Economy forces student budgeting
Mariah Kimpton won't be returning to George Washington U. this fall. The sophomore said a disappointing financial aid package forced her to discontinue her education.
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Obama makes statement on CARD Act Implementation
The White House Office of the Press Secretary has released a statement made by President Obama on August 23, 2010 explaining the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act.
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Washington State U. to get new green upgrades
Washington State U. is going green with help from a $3 million state grant fund. The grant will assist with building improvement projects that will make them more energy efficient.
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Penn State ranks third in student debt
Penn State ranks third in student debt among non-profit universities surveyed in a recent government study -- but university officials said they are taking every step possible to curb students' debt.
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