The year 2011 provided several arguments to skip college -- high unemployment rates, tuition hikes and a harsh job market for grads. Go anyway!
According to a 2010 report by Georgetown University, 63 percent of jobs offered by 2018 will require postsecondary education. It may seem counterintuitive, but investing in a higher education is the best way to bounce back from a recession. College graduates have access to more jobs opportunities in fast-growing industries and emerging markets ... and have better chances of earning larger salaries. You can cut college costs by searching for scholarships early and investigating awards in your community.
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Are Americans more likely to invest in stocks now that rates on savings accounts and CDs are so low?
You've still got plenty of time. Take advantage of tax-favorable vehicles such as a 401(k) plan and IRA.
Mortgage rates jumped for a second straight week.
CD yields continued their erosion this week.
Finding a trusted financial adviser can be well worth the fees in the long run.
Follow these tips to choose from the many different funds to invest in for your 401(k).
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