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If you are looking specifically for an investment banking position, an MBA may be marginally preferable over the CFA. The caveat here is that the MBA would most probably need to be from a Top-20 B-School.The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is well worth considering if you (a) are aiming for an entry-level ...

When your cell phone bill is higher that it should be or contains unauthorized charges, it's called cramming. Here's how to stop it.

Lack of full-time employment can make saving for retirement more difficult, but there are some vehicles that can help.

Freelance writing and consulting are just some of the small businesses that you can start with less than $1,000.

Is the ability to lead inborn or developed through life experience?

Due to a court settlement, some Kindle users may be entitled to a refund on some e-books.

This article assesses the merits of Kickstarter, the risks involved and whether it is viable for serious investors.

You can't avoid depreciation on your car, but you can avoid certain models that depreciate in value a lot.

About a quarter of America’s biggest companies’ CEOs have been members of a frat or sorority, according to an article published by Forbes in 2003. Here are some of America’s biggest fraternities and sororities according to greekrank.com.

An initial public offering (IPO) lock-up period is a contractual restriction that prevents insiders who are holding a company's stock, before it goes public, from selling the stock for a period usually lasting 90 to 180 days after the company goes public.

These luxurious homes are exclusively for the one percenters. Each property sold for huge sums and features extravagant renovations.

Here is an overview of five American campuses that tend to rank highly in annual surveys.

While this strategy does have a few advantages, it can also pose some substantial risks to employees.

Here are some tips to help single parents raise their kids on a more comfortable budget.

A growing proportion of the population is wondering whether it makes sense for companies to send, or at least create, new jobs overseas.

Check out the most expensive items listed on eBay - items that are sure to bring a hefty profit to the seller if sold.

Figuring out how often an investment advisor should contact clients is not easy.

Coke recently retired its 6.5 ounce returnable glass bottles. What other changes has Coke made throughout its history?

Savings accounts are safe because investors' deposits are guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for bank accounts or the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) for credit union accounts. Deposit insurance covers $250,000 per depositor, per institution, per account ownership ...

Here is an outline of how you should save for retirement when you are in your 20s.

You may still pass the Chartered Financial Analysis (CFA) Level I even if you fare poorly in the ethics section, but don't count on it. The CFA Institute has long emphasized that ethics is a particular area of focus for it. The seriousness with which the CFA Institute views ethics is evident from the ...

Competing companies will go to great lengths to convince consumers their products are the best. This includes ad campaigns mocking competitors.

Your homeowner's insurance doesn't cover everything you own and the items it does cover are only partially insured if theyre high-priced items.

These certifications will land you a long, profitable career for an affordable price.

These houses are reportedly haunted. They also happened to have sold for a lot of money.

Here is a list of professions you can quickly enter with an average-sized to large investment.

Company performance can sometimes be affected by major marketing and advertising strategies.

History has shown that an endorsement from the right celebrity can save an ailing brand.

Some CEOs who are paid $1 annually are actually among the highest-paid when all forms of compensation are taken into account.

Phantom stock and stock appreciation rights reward employees with compensation tied to stock performance.

October is a transitional month for many retailers as they prepare for the winter season. Here's some items you'll likely find at bargain prices this month.

You don't have to go shopping for a Halloween costume. You can just look through your wardrobe and you're bound to find one of these options.

With more adults dressing up for Halloween each year, this unique industry is pulling in record profits.

There are unique benefits to living both above and below the 49th parallel. Find out which of these great nations best suits your value system.

Private companies offer unique opportunities for those with the knowledge and resources to take advantage.

We'll show you how to set yourself up to retire in style.

Checking accounts have evolved a lot over the years. Here are the five biggest changes that can affect your wallet.

With changing and increasing fees, it can be difficult to avoid bank charges, but investing time in finding out what your bank charges, and when, can help you save money.

Learn how to avoid these lesser-known mistakes that could harm your credit score.

Your retirement savings can have the best of the defined-benefit plan and the defined-contribution plan with this hybrid.

The Amish are frugal and savvy in business. Here's how you can improve your personal finances by doing what the Amish do.

Weddings don't always go smoothly. Here's how you can protect yourself from things backfiring.

Teens should be aware of these scams, which include scholarship frauds and fraudulent investments.

Attempts to revitalize a brand name don't always play out as planned.

Generally, damage to an automobile will be covered by comprehensive car insurance, which is in addition to collision coverage that applies to a car or truck while it is in use. In addition to accident insurance, comprehensive insurance will generally cover damage to an automobile that didn't stem from ...

Here's how your Dependent Care FSA works and how you can use it to your advantage as a parent with dependents.

The paltry cost of getting the flu vaccine is nothing compared to the potential costs that you could incur by getting the virus.