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Reevaluating My MBA From the University of Phoenix Online

by Flexo

From 2003 to 2006, I took classes at the University of Phoenix Online with the eventual grant of a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree. After receiving the degree, I wrote about my experiences with the school in a five part series. For some background, read the series in these parts: The Decision, Admissions, Course ... Continue reading this article…

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How to Buy Precious Metals Including Gold and Silver

by Flexo

There are two main reasons to head towards precious metals as a major investment. One reason one might significantly invest in metals is the belief that the value of gold and silver will increase more than other types of investments like stocks and bonds, or that the investment in metals will provide a certain type ... Continue reading this article…

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5 Legitimate Work-From-Home Options

by Michael

This is a guest article by Michael, chief editor of DoughRoller.net. DoughRoller.net helps consumers figure out the best Netflix plans for their home movie experiences. There is a lot of bad information online about working from home, with scammy and spammy websites offering ideas about quick ways to make money without doing much work — ... Continue reading this article…

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Best Return on Investment for Bachelor’s Degrees

by Flexo

Since a college degree is the baseline for most middle-class jobs for people not yet old enough to have equivalent experience, and getting that experience in the first place would be difficult without a college degree, it always surprises me that people question the value of getting a college degree at all. While it’s true ... Continue reading this article…

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Podcast 103: Lost and Found, Geneen Roth

by Flexo

Today’s guest on the Consumerism Commentary Podcast is Geneen Roth, author of Lost and Found: Unexpected Revelations About Food and Money. Geneen has appeared on national television shows including The Oprah Show, 20/20, and The NBC Nightly News. Geneen is the author of eight books, including The New York Times bestsellers When Food is Love ... Continue reading this article…

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Working With a Financial Adviser: Demystifying Certifications

by Flexo

This is a series on finding, selecting, and working with financial advisers or planners. Recently, I evaluated the types of financial professionals to help readers start on the right track. This article looks at the varied professional designations and certifications. With a number of organizations granting different types of financial certifications, it’s easy to get ... Continue reading this article…

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Seven Great Gifts for College Graduates

by Flexo

If there is a college graduate in your life, he or she is about to receive a number of gifts. The first gift will be the realization that it can be difficult to find a job in this economy right now if the goal is to get a job in the same field of study ... Continue reading this article…

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Your Credit Card Doesn’t Love You

by Flexo

Happy Valentine’s Day! That’s the message from Consumerism Commentary today. By my home office in central New Jersey the mid-50-degree weather is a welcome surprise, and I like sharing my resulting positive attitude. This isn’t today’s message from your credit card company, however. Several people have written to Consumerism Commentary today to let us know ... Continue reading this article…

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