Get In The Game – Start Studying Finance Online
This guest post comes from Connor G. as he discusses online degree programs related to finance.
Breaking into the financial industry can seem daunting. A popular saying goes, it comes down to who you know, not what you know. While this holds some weight, the knowledge you have about finance is extremely important to finding a job in the industry. If you live a busy life or don’t have the resources available to make a big move, you may want to look into studying finance online. The top online finance schools are accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. This accreditation takes into account a school’s history, the quality of teachers they provide, the quality of their masters in finance online programs, and any distinguished alumni that may have attended. Choosing to attend accredited online finance schools is a big step. It is best to take your time and do as much research as possible before deciding where to attend. Continue reading “Get In The Game – Start Studying Finance Online” »
Book Review: Generation Earn
Those of us in our twenties have been called a lot of things by our elders, but never have we been referred to as “Generation Earn”.
Kimberly Palmer, senior editor at US News & World Report and author of the Alpha Consumer column, decided she was fed up with the negative labels associated with young professionals and wrote a book to debunk the myth!
Finally… an advocate for those of us on the other end of the perspective.
The Young Professional’s Guide to
Spending, Investing, and Giving Back
My interest piqued just from the table of contents. Broken into only three sections, the book still covers a wide spectrum of ideas, and current ones at that. Job Juggling, Not Your Parents’ Retirement, When Parents Are Landlords, Lessons in Modern Frugality, and The New Rules of Philanthropy to name a few.
Book Review: The Skinny On Series
Remember when Cliff Notes were the lifeline to all those classics you had to read in school? It was a novel idea – taking complex topics, like literature, and breaking it down into quick and easy to understand guides. Then emerged the “Dummies” series whose tagline is “Making Everything Easier” and covered how-to guides from computers and software to religion and spirituality.
Now a new series has hit the market, The Skinny On, which plans to bring the Cliff Notes concept into the 21st Century. Based on the idea that our brains adapt to changing environments, the books are tailored to match the “faster, more staccato, bottom-line and visual reading experience” of the digital era.
The author, Jim Randel, graciously sent me two copies to review:
Networking: Maximizing the Power of Numbers
Creativity: Thinking Outside the Box
Just as the website claims, it only took about an hour to read each during my Thanksgiving roadtrip.
30 Ways to Wreck Your Career
Originally a slide show on BusinessWeek, I’ve had these fatal career mistakes saved on my computer for a while. Already having sent it to a few people there was something about this particular list that caught my attention, and knew they needed to be shared.
It may have been some of the truly entertaining photos,or the fact that I’ve been guilty of close to 50% of these at some point.
Although… I’d be surprised if there’s someone out there who hasn’t committed any of these no-no’s!
I’ve left the original number as they appeared in the slide show, but reorganized them by severity.
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Changing Jobs? Consider a Roth Conversion
“What should I do with my 401k plan when I leave my job?”
The answer to that single question will lead you to an almost unhealthy number of resources offering the right solution for you. If you’ve asked this question before – as have Get Rich Slowly, Money Ning, Joe Taxpayer, Oblivious Investor, or Cash Money Life – then you probably are already familiar with the standard template.
Generally, you have four main options when deciding what to do with your plan.
- Cash Payout
- Leave in old plan
- Bring to new plan
- Convert to IRA*
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Interview: What’s it all about? More than Money! (Part II)
Continued from Part I…
Well readers. Hope you enjoyed the first segment of this interview. Saly was gracious enough to really put some thought and time into these responses. It’s great how ready and willing these authors are willing to dive into their books – you don’t get this level of detail from Oprah’s book club! 
FE: Cross-referencing sources can be one way to promote honesty. It’s harder to standby something as truth when others are claiming it false. In the book, you speak in depth about selecting the right financial advisor. Would there be any reason not to use multiple individuals? While potentially redundant (and costly), wouldn’t having multiple sources promote honesty and act as another way to reduce risk, similar to a company’s Board of Trustees?
SG: I think it makes much more sense to invest the time and effort to find the right advisor from the beginning. Think of it this way: Who are the other professionals in your life that you trust and depend on? Do you have many accountants, multiple landscapers, lots of different housecleaners? Why not? It’s because you have found honorable professionals who provide the ideal service at the best value. Having multiple advisors is confusing, costly and complicated, and your strategy will ultimate get compromised. You should not need to use competition to promote honesty and transparency—these are permanent requirements of any meaningful professional relationship.
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