Education
Rate My Professor | Are the anonymous ratings accurate?
Rate My Professors is a web site that lets students anonymously rate and comment on their professors. Is it a useful tool or entertainment?
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Race To The Top | Only two states win Round 1
Round 1 funding of Race To The Top has been announced, and only two states that applied received funding. How is the competition judged?
Monday, March 29th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Student Loan Bill | Cutting out the middleman
Congress is making big changes to how student loans are administered. What do these changes mean to college students who rely on the money?
Thursday, March 25th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
Online degree programs | Going back to school out of necessity
With job elimination, many workers are looking to refine their education in an effort to make more money, looking to online degree programs.
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 by By Abby Reibey
529-savings plan does not necessarily provide quick cash
The 529-college savings plan isn't necessarily the quick cash option many advisers claimed it was in past years. READ MORE ...
Thursday, March 18th, 2010 by By Diane Bell
Cornell student suicides: a troublesome trend
There has been a trend of student suicides at Cornell University the last few weeks. How is the school responding to this troublesome trend?
Thursday, March 18th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Detroit Public Schools to close 45 schools by 2015
Detroit Public Schools has a plan to save $1 billion by closing 45 schools by 2015. Where will the kids go? How long will Detroit exist?
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Edline | Improving the interactivity of education
Educational Management Systems such as Edline are gaining popularity, but how do they work, and are they worth the sometimes hefty expense?
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
College fund for your child | Considering the 529 plan
Do yourself a favor and look into your state's 529 Plan and start your child's college fund today.
Thursday, March 11th, 2010 by By Sarah Eicher
Short Term Loans Are Available Without Credit Checks - What Does That Mean For You?
Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?
Ohio State shooting : campus security under question
At 3:30 am this morning, a disgruntled employee opened fire at the Ohio State campus. How did the school react? READ MORE...
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Melinda Dennehy : her student is not so hot for teacher
Yet another female high school teacher has been accused of inappropriate contact with a male student. What has Melinda Dennehy been charged with? READ MORE....
Friday, March 5th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Sixteen Finalists in Race to the Top
Finalists were selected today in Race to the Top. Congratulations to Colorado, Kentucky, D.C., North and South Carolina, Georgia, and ten others...
Thursday, March 4th, 2010 by By Deborah Weiss
You Are Not Supposed To Know Cash Advances Online Do Not Require Any Credit
Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.
From Chicago to Atlanta, Teachers Cheat
Thanks to high-stakes testing laws like the federal No Child Left Behind act, schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have something in common: They both cheat...
Thursday, March 4th, 2010 by By Deborah Weiss
There Are Ways To Fund College Beyond Credit Cards
Parents looking to fund college have more options than just credit cards.
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 by By Michael Eckenrod
Rhode Island teachers fired as school feels government heat
Eighty-eight Rhode Island teachers were fired because the federal government and the local school board think numbers tell the whole story about public schools.
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Personal Online Lending and How It Can Make or Break Your Family Budget During Hard Times
Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.
Personal Money Store’s complaint resources
Today, Personal Money Store posted online what we like to call our Complaint Resources for borrowers who've had a bad experience with lenders...
Monday, February 22nd, 2010 by By Shadra Beesley
Save Money on Taxes While Investing for College
It’s never too early or too late to begin investing for a child's college education. Explore ways to save money on taxes while planning a child's education…
Thursday, February 18th, 2010 by By Laura M. Sands
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