China is in an interesting state right now. There were protests over the weekend, some violent, against the Japanese and against the Americans for not taking a firmer stand against the Japanese. Even Chengdu had protests, and that’s not a city known for being feisty. The peppers in the food make the women beautiful, I… [Read More]
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Paying for College: The Kalamazoo Promise
This weekend, the New York Times Magazine had a story on the Kalamazoo Promise. Some anonymous philanthropists in the city of Kalamazoo, Michigan have offered to pay tuition for any graduate of Kalamazoo’s public high schools for any public university or community college in Michigan – including the University of Michigan, one of the country’s… [Read More]
It’s a coffee shop! It’s a bank branch!
Is there anything stranger than the ING Direct Cafe?
Guest Post: Online Education Advantages and Disadvantages
When it comes to online learning there are plenty of advantages and disadvantages. The reality being that it often comes down to a combination of the type of person that you are, as well as the other things going on in your life as to whether it’s the ideal route for you. So here are… [Read More]
Paying for College: Making the Transition
Infographic by Sallie Mae College Answer Sallie Mae had this interesting infographic on how parents feel about their kids going to college. And notice that they are excited. That’s cool – it’s a big adventure, and that’s a great thing. Of course, only one in three families feels financially prepared for college, for all sorts… [Read More]
