How college affirmative action affects business
Stacey Vanek Smith Oct 1, 2012
As the Supreme Court considers affirmative action, businesses are weighing in -- in favor. They say it creates a diverse, educated workforce.
Qualified expenses and 529 plans
Chris Farrell Apr 5, 2012
We have a 529 plan and also the option to take out a subsidized Stafford loan. Does it make sense to take out the loan and leave the 529 money alone, then pay off the Stafford loan after graduation? (I'm thinking that the 529 would still collect interest for a few more years, while there is now interest on the loan for a few more years.) Thank you! Gabrielle, St, Paul, MN
Speech! Speech! Charlie Sheen as a commencement speaker?
Katharine Crnko Nov 24, 2011
As I was scrolling through my Facebook news feed this week, I noticed that a large chunk of my college friends had joined a new group -- "Charlie...
MIDDAY UPDATE: December retail numbers, tax refunds and free college
Katharine Crnko Jan 14, 2011
December retail numbers saw .6 percent increase according to today's report from the U.S. Commerce Department. Jill Schlesinger of CBS/MoneyWatch...
MIDDAY UPDATE: BP oil spill, toning shoes, and the Recession Generation
Katharine Crnko Jan 6, 2011
A series of cost cutting tactics and management failures by BP and other companies, including Halliburton, are to blame for the Gulf oil spill...
MIDDAY UPDATE: Groupon, unemployment, college admissions
Katharine Crnko Dec 29, 2010
Venture capital Groupon may raise $950 million from private investors to fuel its growth. This comes after recently turning down a $6 billion...
Which colleges provide the best general education?
Daryl Paranada Sep 21, 2011
Which school can offer you a better general education? Harvard, Stanford University or Midwestern State University? According to a new study by the...
More victims of the Wall Street crisis
Lori Stassi Sep 23, 2008
The Wall Street fallout news now includes charities, museums, colleges and other institutions that have relied on the largess of Wall Street's big...
More victims of the Wall Street crisis
Lori Stassi Sep 23, 2008
The Wall Street fallout news now includes charities, museums, colleges and other institutions that have relied on the largess of Wall Street's big...
Athletic budgets face tough travel costs
Richard Core Aug 6, 2008
Minor-league sports teams and smaller colleges are being hit especially hard by the rising costs of travel. And that means you could be paying more...
