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How to Calculate the Economic Value of College Degrees

Put simply, calculating the economic value of any particular college degree is difficult. The factors that can affect such a calculation are almost innumerable. However, there are a few considerations that should take precedence in making this determination. Without any further adieu, here they are: The Institution The institution from which the degree is earned…

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Should I Earn a College Degree

So you’re thinking of adding a new or different college degree. Bottom line: Only you can decide. Like it or not, costs will play a big factor in your decision. Ultimately, dreaming and finding happiness are paramount The “intangibles” of advancing educationally are huge. The farther you go, the more prestige and status you enjoy,…

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Can You Afford a College Degree?

The following is a guest post byClare Levison, CPA and Author of Frugal Isnt Cheap: Spend Less, Save More, Live Better. It is sponsored by Western International University.For working adults wondering if they should go back to school for a degree – or to upgrade their bachelors degree to a masters – affordability is, today, more important than ever. How can I afford it? is often the first question students ask before …

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How Much Should an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts Cost?

The traditional path to an associate (two-year) degree in almost anything is through the local community college, and basic culinary training is no different. However, there are more expensive options that also offer a certain cachet that can be handy when it’s time to find a job. Would-be students will need to weigh the prestige of world-class schools, such as Le Cordon Bleu and The Arts Institutes, against the cost-saving factors offered at their local community colleges.

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Best Baby Reading Programs

While the way a babys brain develops is largely a mystery, even to those who spend their lives studying it, one thing we do know is that a babys window of opportunity to learn language opens early in life. Using a baby reading program can facilitate that learning by adding letter and sound recognition and preliminary reading skills to your babys repertoire.