Higher Education: Economic Boon or Bubble?

With the economic downturn of recent years, many Americans are wondering if a college degree is the answer to their employment woes.

If they return to school, will the cost of tuition, books and other school expenses pay off in the end? To answer that question, you have to look at the volume of students, volume of college debt and the resulting employment and earnings figures.

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Higher Education: Economic Boon or Bubble?


Internet Safety: Online Threat Facing College Students, Identities and Credit Cards

With wifi, smartphones and broadband available almost everywhere, college students are constantly connected to the web. While the internet has simplified some aspects of life, providing greater access to information, in some ways it has complicated the life of the modern day student. This is especially true when looking at the risks that increased internet usage can pose.

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Internet Safety: Online Threat Facing College Students, Identities and Credit Cards


Summer Opportunities for Students

With summer fast approaching, large numbers of high school and college students are searching for summer jobs, beginning an internship or enrolling in summer school. Other students choose to use summer as an opportunity to sleep in, hit the beach and take advantage of a carefree lifestyle.

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Summer Opportunities for Students


Why America’s Education Isn’t Worth the Money

America spends a lot of money on education, and the announcement of the 2013 budget plan is no exception. With a projected $1.7 billion increase from last year’s education spending plan, the U.S. government will continue to have the priciest school spending on the globe, outranking every other country in price-per-student costs. From specialized classes for lagging students to sophisticated technology in kindergarten classes, the U.S. government is committed to spending whatever it takes to give kids a top-notch education.

But despite this spending, American students just don’t seem to be measuring up. Outscored by nations who spend far less, public school students in the U.S. don’t seem to be making any headway. Test scores, graduation rates, and general student achievement have all stagnated in America since the 1970s, and ACT scores have begun to decline. So when American students fail to achieve year after year, the question arises: Exactly what is that money doing for America’s education?

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Why America's Education Isn't Worth the Money


Infographic: Are Parents Open With Their Kids About Financial Matters?

While finances might not be everyone’s favorite dinnertime conversation, parents who teach their children about money give them a head start on the road to financial success.

Whether your version of teaching children about money is giving them an allowance to budget, opening a savings account, or simply talking about how much things cost, opening their young eyes to the world of personal finance gives them a toolset they will use for life.

Based off a survey by T. Rowe Price, this infographic explores how often parents are talking to their kids about money, as well as which personal finance topics children are most interested in learning about.

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Infographic: Are Parents Open With Their Kids About Financial Matters?