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5 Lessons Business School Taught Me About Stocks 06/12/2016 08:00pm • I got my MBA back in the 1980s, but the fundamental truths about investing haven't changed much since then. The names have changed, but the ideas have not, especially if your interest is not in day trading but in building long-term assets for retirement. The theory says that a stock should equal th Aviation Scholarships Help College Degrees Take Flight 06/08/2016 08:00pm • Many children love airplanes, and plenty never outgrow this fascination. Majoring in aviation science or a similar field allows students to pursue a career that has the potential to take off. However, like most college degrees, studying aviation science, aeronautics or aviation management does not When Should Investors Buy and Sell Bonds? 06/08/2016 08:00pm • Bonds might not seem attractive to investors given the environment of low interest rates. But depending where investors are in their lives, these traditionally safer investments may be just right. There are a couple of ways to make money on bonds, also known as fixed-income investments. First, inve 10 ways to get ready for retirement after age 50 06/08/2016 08:00am • Grow your savings. The decade leading up to retirement is your last chance to build a significant nest egg. The decisions you make now will impact the retirement benefits you receive and how much you will be able to safely spend for the rest of your life. Here's how to improve your retirement fin 4 Tips to Help Make Your College Grad an Investor 06/07/2016 08:00pm • Looking for a gift for the college graduate? Consider the gift of investing knowledge. While many college graduates may be concerned primarily about paying off loans, many don't think about investing. A 2015 Bankrate.com survey showed only 26 percent of adults younger than 30 own stocks. Part of th Student Loan Origination Fees Changing Soon 06/07/2016 08:00pm • When it comes to the student loan process, many aspects can catch borrowers off guard. One of the biggest surprises is that the amount you borrow is not actually the amount you receive. And soon, that amount will be slightly smaller. The Budget Control Act of 2011, also known as the sequester law, How to Manage Debt While Unemployed 06/07/2016 08:00pm • Whether you just got a pink slip or you've been unemployed for several weeks, you may be wondering how you're going to manage your finances without that paycheck. Being jobless is stressful enough as it is, so you'll need to take steps to ward off creditor calls and keep your finances in good shape When it Comes to Your Portfolio, Cash Is Not King 06/07/2016 08:00pm • "We live in uncertain times, and our all may be taken from us." That quote from novelist W. Somerset Maugham, penned in 1938, describes the sentiments of many Americans in mid-2016. The international news is an endless drumbeat of problems including terrorism, oil prices, China's economy and the st How to navigate 5 embarrassing money situations 06/06/2016 08:30am • We've all been there, suddenly needing cash that we don't have. On a date that gets pricier than expected, crossing our sweaty fingers in hopes that the dinner bill isn't declined. At the checkout line with a cart full of groceries, horrified when the tally bigfoots the bills available in our wallet 11 Ways President Trump's Tax Plan Could Affect Americans 06/05/2016 08:00pm • Donald Trump's tax plan, explained.There are at least two schools of thought when it comes to Donald Trump's tax proposal. Some say the promised tax cuts would greatly stimulate the economy because people would have more money to spend and reinvest it into the country. 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