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When for-profit schools eat their students courtesy of federally funded loans

Young people today are desperately seeking places to train for productive careers. To do so, many pursue post-secondary degrees at all costs. And really who can blame them, its not as though there is a vast array of great jobs, … Continue reading →

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5 years later: financial crisis cost the world many trillions…and counting

A new report from the Dallas Fed this week concludes that the 2008 financial crisis has cost just the US more than $6 trillion to date, and with ongoing costs continuing, could be closer to $14 trillion through its legacy … Continue reading →

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Job trends undermining the financial ability of young and old

As the parent of teenagers who are trying to build the early stages of their resume, here is a stat that stood out for me on the weekend: just 1 in 4, 15 to 16 year olds had part-time jobs … Continue reading →

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