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Despite having been mainly on the sidelines during the peak of the financial crisis, 82 percent of millennials say their investment decisions are influenced by it, according to a recent Legg Mason surv How Many Colleges Should I Apply to? 07/26/2017 08:00pm • There are more than 3,000 four-year institutions that prospective college students can apply to but deciding on the number of schools to pursue can take time, research and a little soul-searching. "I don't know if there is an actual best number," says Matthew Proto, vice president and dean of admiss 9 Ways to Spot Value Trap Stocks 07/26/2017 08:00pm • Avoid falling into a value trap.The cyclical nature of the stock market means that even popular stocks sometimes trade at a discount. Long-term value investors recognize that market downturns are typically only temporary, and they swoop in to buy stocks at a discount. 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If you find yourself indoors on a hot and humid afternoon, there are several little financia You Don't Need an Elite B-School for an MBA to Pay Off 07/24/2017 08:00pm • Most MBA applicants try to get into Harvard, Stanford or Wharton -- commonly called HSW -- to fast-track their careers. But whether you get into one of these premier programs or not, earning an MBA is probably still worth it. Take MBA candidate Spencer Shube as an example. He based his business sch Why a Small Bank Might Be Right for You 07/23/2017 08:00pm • Big banks have fame and fortune on their side, but that wealth doesn't often trickle down to their littlest customers. 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