If you're going into the 9-5 world, which the vast majority of people are, getting a college degree is essentially a must if you want to risk up the ranks past an entry level position. And graduate degrees are becoming more and more common these days as well. Many professionals are obtaining graduate degrees to further separate themselves from the competition and continue to increase their income. If you're heading in that direction, or even if you have young children who you would like to … [Read more...]
Five Simple Steps to Avoid a Mountain of Student Loan Debt
This is a guest post and does not necessary reflect the views and opinions of Academy Success (but I agree it's pretty good advice). Learn about guest posting on Academy Success here. ---- College is expensive ... It's an obvious statement and somewhat of a cliché in 2013, but it can't be ignored by high school seniors. Unless you're in the minority of full-ride scholarships or parents who pay tuition, you need to find a way to cover the cost on your own. In the U.S., that way is the … [Read more...]