Career Questions tagged Personal Finance

Whats a good website to look for scholarships #Fall22?
Whats a good website to look for scholarships #Fall22

Entrepreneur vs. Employed by Company
Do you think people are more successful self employed or employed by a company?

Consulting Case Question - College Junior
Hi there! My names Cyon and I'm a rising college junior at FAMU. I wanted to ask what resources are available for generating case experience for consulting in the finance area as well as Deals and Mergers and Acquisitions?

How do I initially begin buying and selling stocks? Should I look into day trading penny stocks ? Or should I invest larger amounts into a few companies and wait until I can sell the stock for more than I paid ?
Im Just Now Looking To Invest In a Few Companies To Make Some Money, I Just Have No Clue Where To Start.
#StockMarket #Business #investing #personal-finance #finance

Dealing with debt
How is everyone else dealing with all the student loan debt? When I get out of PT school I will be looking at $100,000 in debt. While I will be loving what I do, that number gives me anxiety. How is everyone paying off their student loan debt? #debt #personal-finance #student-loans #anxiety

What are the pros/cons of living at school vs. commuting. #campuslife #trafficjam
I want to live at School, my pocketbook says I have to commute. I live 45 minutes from campus on a no traffic, best case scenario commute. I am concerned about the time, stress and safety of this twice daily commute and will talk to my advisor about maximizing classes on certain days so as not...

How do I balance spending and saving?
My instinct is to spend only what I have to, then spend the rest on luxuries. What are some strategies for developing healthy financial practices? #college-advice
#personal-finance #savings

How do you know if you qualify for the Federal Pell Grant and how to accept it?
#pell-grant #grant #scholarships #scholarship #finance #financial-aid #college #college-advice #college-bound #college-admissions #fafsa #payingforcollege #college-counseling ##college #university #learning #higher-education #education #college-help #personal-finance #financial-advising...

What are good ways to save/make money?
I know we all have a hard time with money and school and bills. Does anyone have some good advice on how to save and then continue to save. I have had a savings account for a good year now and it just seems like I am not making enough money to even put money in my savings account. and how do...

Is it worth it to take out a student loan?
I want to make sure that taking out a loan is a good idea. If I don't get a job right out of college, it will be hard to pay back any student loans, and I'm not guaranteed a job out of college. Is it a good idea to take out a student loan, or should I try to find a less costly option of getting...

How good is it to pay back student loans while still in college?
Wanted to know if it was a good idea to start paying back student debt while still in school or should I wait until I finish? #debt #student-loans #personal-finance #financial-planning #student-loans #college

Are unpaid internships worth it?
I'm currently a full time student working at a part time job. I'm currently looking for an internship to work in the public health field, but I noticed that most of them are unpaid and demand a significant amount of dedication. I understand that internships are extremely important for career...

how can students be more informed and educated on financial literacy?
many students of today are facing financial obstacles considering that they have bad credit,which comes from mistakes of credit card use,student loans,and financially illiterate.#personal-finance

How do you invest?
I want to #invest #investment-management #investment #investing #invest #personal-finance

Is going to a four year college right out of high school a waste of money.... or the best decision you have ever made?
I want to know if I am making smart and worthwhile decisions about my future. #future #scholarships #college-advice #financial-planning #personal-finance

How do you build up your credit score?
I want in the future to walk into an establishment, with them knowing that payment is coming.Not only that but, giving me what is consider above average waiting time to make a first payment? #financial-services #japan #public-relations #corporate-finance #coordinator #change-agent

My parents refuse to sign up for financial aid, because of certain information required, is there any alternative way around this or special circumstantial exceptions?
I'm asking this question because my parents refuse to give me their information and they fail to see how FASFA could be a great help when it comes to financial educational needs. #financial-aid #personal-finance

Is my dream school for graduate education worth the debt? Will it be worth it for my future career?
After I complete my undergraduate school at Georgia Tech, my dream is to attend the University of Southern California for graduate school and earn my Masters in Economics. This school is extremely expensive and will leave me in debt. #graduate-school #economics #debt #personal-finance

What is the difference between a subsidized and an un-subsidized loan?
I'm trying to be smart about paying for college. I don't want to be in debt when I'm thirty. #scholarships #student-loans #money-management #debt #personal-finance

Why is college so expensive now compared to when my parents attended college?
Because I'm frustrated that college will put me in a ton of debt. #college #student-loans #debt #personal-finance

Is it better to go into debt to go to an Ivy League or go to a UC and have a comparatively smaller debt level?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. I'm facing this decision currently for Brown University vs. UCSD for Computational Biology. Most of my family and friends want me to go to Brown, but my best friend pointed out that tuition for four years at UCSD is...

Where can I find a list of scholarships and grants along with a description of their application processes?
College application season is here, and seniors all over the country are looking for scholarships and grants to help reduce the cost of attendance. This young lady from Houston is hoping to win some scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year. #college #scholarships #college-applications #debt...

I completed CPA(Certified Public Accountancy) 4 years back, before that I was working in a Public accounting firm. So I have the CPA license and work expereince also but for past 4 years didn't work coz of Visa requirements.how to go back to work now
I am a CPA and a mom of two kids. I have work experience and CPA education and license but its a few years that I didn't work. Now, my question is that should I think of getting back to work through H & R block tax course in Sep2015. If I do that what are my job prospects gonna be after...

Money problems
What should one do if we do not have the funds to go to a good college? Would a loan be worth the debt? #college #money #student-loans #debt #personal-finance #economy