Public Universities Doing A Poor Job

Every society and civilization relies on the transference of information in order grow, expand, and innovate.  The acquisition, synthesis, and transmission of knowledge has helped many formerly third world countries begin competing with Western nations economically and militarily. Since the vulnerabilities of our financial system...

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Banks Fighting Federal Student Loan Overhauls

It should come as no surprise that banks are fighting the new student loan overhaul bill tooth and nail.  At issue is what President Obama, and others, describe as an unwarranted subsidy. The banks receive a substantial federal subsidy for providing loans to college students.  Instead of having the banks lend to students and take...

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Overdraft Fees A Windfall For Banks

With the recession in full swing, many banks have tried to squeeze every cent from their patrons.  By allowing people to exceed their balances and then charge them a substantial overdraft fee for each transaction, banks have implemented a scheme that has harmed many consumers.  Overdraft “protection” is really a racket that...

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How To Pick Stocks (Part 2): Assessing Value Cont.

Sep 19, 09 How To Pick Stocks (Part 2): Assessing Value Cont.

Posted by in Family Matters, Investing

There are other investment strategies that you can utilize in order to decide which stocks you should buy.  These strategies only provide a broad outline.  If you are a beginner to the stock market, you should definitely consult with a trusted broker or analyst in order to determine which strategies are best for your particular...

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Give Back

During difficult times people have a tendency to retreat from social and civic life.  This recession has greatly harmed our economic infrastructure and made it more difficult for us to achieve our financial goals.  However, there are those who have always been living at the margins of society. When recessions and depressions hit,...

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You Do Need Life Insurance

Sep 17, 09 You Do Need Life Insurance

Posted by in Family Matters

Insurance is a necessary.  Despite the unscrupulous way many insurance companies conduct their business, insurance protects people from a variety of unexpected events.  Life insurance is important. Not only does life insurance ease the transition of expected deaths, but it can also provide monetary compensation for those families...

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