I watched something on TikTok that made a good point. The premise is that Finance is the language of the elite. It sounds presumptuous and elitist, but it could be true! Have a watch or a listen and see if you agree. Here’s what he says: Most people are financially illiterate. You know what the […]
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Did you know some universities have personality scores by race? I couldn’t believe it either. These personality scores seem likely completely subjective measures to justify rejecting some applicants and accepting others, despite substandard grade and test scores. Although the Supreme Court striking down of Affirmative Action for college admissions is disappointing for many, there are
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Let’s say you’ve just graduated college and have a negative net worth due to student debt. Don’t fret. You actually have a higher net worth than you think! This post will help you calculate the value of a college degree. A college degree is a valuable asset. Millions of people are willing to dedicate 4-6
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The Supreme Court decided to strike down affirmative action in college admissions on June 29, 2023. Let me share an Asian-American’s view on affirmative action. Despite only accounting for ~7% of the U.S. population, Asians are not viewed as a minority worth helping in gaining college admissions. This is perplexing given many Asian Americans face
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Now that COVID is over, my wife and I went to our son’s school fundraiser for teachers and low-income household families. I had never been to one of these types of events before and found it fascinating. The thing is, I almost didn’t go. I had been running around all day with the kids and
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One reason why you might want to attend an Ivy League college or similar college is to earn a higher income. As a parent, you hope your child attending an elite university will make them upwardly mobile. A better life is what every parent wants for their kids. And a better life often means having
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College is expensive and will only get more expensive over time. If you can get good college financial aid in terms of grants and scholarships (free money), as opposed to bad financial aid (loans), attending college will be much more affordable. We’ve already talked about the different ways for us to pay for college. Now
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One of the main reasons why I read lots of books is to learn from people who’ve been there before. And after reading The Price You Pay For College, one of my biggest blind spots I realized is that I don’t have to save so much for college anymore! If you are a parent who’s
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Some Americans fear higher taxes so much they are willing to move. The capital gains tax rate might go up. The step-up basis might go away. And the top marginal income tax rate might go up too. Therefore, may I present the best life hack for Americans: taking advantage of Canada! I’m always looking for
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Although it’s a bummer to hear about more layoffs as the economy slows, I also feel a lot of hope and excitement for those who have lost their jobs for two reasons. First, there is the benefit of getting a severance package. Imagine getting a severance package worth six months of salary and then finding
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