NASDAQ, Dow Jones, initial public offering, short sale, price to earnings ratio, market capitalization and stock shares. For most, these terms may seem like a foreign language. Knowledge of the stock market has traditionally been left to those of older generations. However, now more than ever, is a great time to learn the stock market. […]
Spending student
With the new school year, the thought of how to manage a budget and still be able to have fun with limited funds is always a challenge. Hopefully, this list will help you to become a successfully saving student. First: Utilize your local Dollar Trees, Big Lots, 99 cents stores, and Wal-Marts. Dollar Trees carry […]
Buy this, not that
It is the time of the year when students receive emails about when they are scheduled to move onto campus or when commuters have their first event. It is the time when each student empties out mom and dad’s wallet or even their own as they make purchases for the necessities of being a college […]
Tweeting for small business owners
Twitter is not just a trend for tweens to update the world on the things they are doing every hour of the day. This social networking site allows users to release updates in 140 characters or less to their followers. If used properly by a business, Twitter can be a tool for success. “One of […]
31 Bits designs a beautiful future
31 Bits Designs is a company changing the lives of Ugandan women one handcrafted piece of jewelry at a time and the California Baptist University community is getting involved. With the purpose of supporting internally displaced women in the war-torn country, 31 Bits is on a mission of “using fashion to empower women to rise […]
Auto Insurance Made Easy for Students
Considering car insurance options is not typically a major priority for most students because it is either overwhelming or misunderstood. Whether a student must pay for their own insurance or are under their parent’s coverage, it is important to be educated about varying options and benefits offered to young adults. There are numerous steps students […]
Funds Need Financial Fortress
Age 18 is the golden year for most teenagers. It marks the beginning of adulthood and includes all of the decisions that come with it. One of the most important decisions is about money and where to put the money that is earned. Many young adults follow in their parents’ footsteps and bank at the […]
National Public Radio funding under fire
The House of Representatives voted to terminate government funding for National Public Radio on March 17. According to the NPR website, 5.8 percent of the station’s revenue sources come from federal, state and local government funding. The Senate, however, is not expected to pass the bill. The bill was passed 228-192 without the support of […]
Keeping Identity Theft At Bay
Anyone can suffer from a mild to severe case of digital amnesia. This blackout occurs when an individual’s identity is stolen by cyber criminals who utilize it for their illegal purposes. According to the Federal Trade Commission, criminals can use your name, Social Security number or credit card number for fraudulent purposes. “Identity theft is […]
Lease a car: wolves in sheep’s clothing
The car you have always wanted can finally be yours. With zero down and low monthly rates, could it not have gotten any better? Leasing a car seems ideal to a large number of students. With appealing deals such as no money down, low or free maintenance and a new car more often, what is […]