Category Archives: College costs

Low credit scores can cost you your job! And rich moms game the system at Disney

Posted on May 15, 2013 by admin

BAD CREDIT? NO JOB FOR YOU: The spread of credit scores into all aspects of your life continues. The NYT reports that half of all employers now check credit when making a hiring decision: “Credit reports are really seeping into … Continue reading →

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Money and happiness, mileage running, hotel thermostat hacking, and scared straight

Posted on May 13, 2013 by admin

MONEY CAN BUY A LITTLE HAPPINESS, BUT NOT TOO MUCH: Summarizing a recent paper by the Brookings Institution, the Financial Times has a fascinating article on the relationship between money and happiness. To start, folks’ self-reported satisfaction rises with income … Continue reading →

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20% off at Staples! Plus good news for stay-at-home spouses, the ten highest-paid majors, and going to Canada for college

Posted on May 1, 2013 by admin

20% or $10 OFF AT STAPLES: Get 20% off one item at Staples (in-store only) via a printable coupon. If you’re ordering online you can get $10 off an order of $100 with coupon code 58711. (Credit: SlickDeals) GOOD NEWS FOR … Continue reading →

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Best Buy 5% follow-up, Ph.D’s are a horrible choice, and cognitive distortions

Posted on April 9, 2013 by admin

BEST BUY FOLLOW-UP: The Best Buy website team has caught up to the Best Buy email marketing team and is now reporting that Best Buy cardholders get 5% back in Reward Zone dollars, which can be used to buy anything at … Continue reading →

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