As if business school isn’t busy enough for you, here is a recommendation for ten books you should definitely add to your reading list. The good news is that they are relatively short, and therefore easy to read. The better news is that if you look beyond the fact that these books are marketed as children’s books, they each contain important lessons that any business student would do well to remember as she makes her way through the fast-paced, power-driven world of business. Tales of perseverance, creativity, resourcefulness, and even a few cautionary tales are included in this list of children’s... 

If you are currently an undergraduate, chances are you have at least vaguely thought about the idea of going to graduate school in the future. You’ve heard stories about the big salary gains or higher level positions behind doors that an MBA can open for you. On average, people with graduate-level or higher degrees earn at least $400,000 more in their lifetime than those who do not**. As a graduated student with plentiful experience in the job market, I would like to sort through all this cluttered information and lay out why an MBA is an excellent idea, when it is more appropriate and beneficial,... 

International MBA organisations have released two surveys predicting a future for MBA graduates that is surprisingly optimistic, despite last year’s global economic collapse. The UK-based Association of MBAs and QS TopMBA.com have produced individual reports highlighting the stability an MBA degree offers employees during times of market instability. The Association of MBAs’ research and consultancy centre published an Economic Downturn Survey highlighting changes in salary and career progression for MBA graduates worldwide over the past few years. Natalie Clark, Association of MBAs... 

With the new Credit Card ACT taking effect, students are starting to think that they won’t be able to apply for a student credit card, because of income requirements, co-signer issues, etc.  This couldn’t be further from the truth.  As long as you’re going to college, you can supply a proof of income, you will get approved, trust me. I’ve been working in the credit market for a few years now, and I primarily deal with students, and those that have bad, or no credit, such as a student.  If you’re in the market to find a student credit card, I want to show you what you should look out... 

College costs are on the rise and show no signs of slowing their climb. According to the College Board’s “Trends in College Pricing“ the average annual cost for in-state tuition ranges from $17,336 for public institutions to a whopping $35,374 for private universities. Adding insult to injury, college expenses are typically paid with after-tax dollars, which means that if you’re in the 28 percent tax bracket, you need to make $24,075 to pay a public institution’s $17,336 tuition. With numbers like these, many parents are on the verge of panic about college. They’ve... 

It’s the beginning of the semester and you’ve just realized that you may have miscalculated a bit and need some additional money for college. You’ve exhausted your financial aid and you’re unable to get a private student loan. So, how can you scrape up some extra cash? Here are 7 quick ways to make extra money in college without selling your blood. Sell your books. The semester started a few weeks ago for most college students and most of these student’s have held off from buying some of their books. Whether their teacher originally told them it wasn’t needed but now is or they... 

If you’re just getting started with college planning, the sheer amount of information, options, and decisions to make can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. With the help of these free tools, you’ll be able to choose your college, plan your career, major, and more. General These tools are great for improving your college planning process. College Terminology: Here you’ll find a glossary of college terms. College Planning Calendar: Stay on track with planning and paying using this calendar. College Planning Checklist: This checklist will help you plan for college in each year of... 

The concept of marrying for money, since its birth, has been outrageously criticized by those who oppose on it. However, as time goes on and as the simple world transforms into a complex place to live, marrying for money slowly turns into a common and acceptable option in any society. Numerous people, man or woman already embraced, are embracing and will be embracing this pattern thus tending them to forego the said pattern’s counterpart which is, marrying for love. Which is better? Marrying for money or marrying for love? Which is more beneficial? And which is more practical? I myself, firmly... 

Everyone knows college students aren’t usually rolling in dough. It’s one thing to live frugally and something altogether different to get yourself into financial trouble. Check out this list of 100 tips, tools, and tricks to help you plan and save for college, learn about financial aid options, manage your money and credit, earn money, and save money in a variety of ways specific to your college experience. Planning Ahead and Saving for College Even if you are about to head off to school, you can still start planning ahead and saving. Get plenty of ideas here. Do community service. Many scholarships...