Posts Tagged: college

Parents Spending Less on Back to School Supplies

From Promo Magazine… The average family with students in grades kindergarten through 12 is expected to spend $548.72 on school merchandise, a decline of 7.7% from $594.24 in 2008. Total spending on back to school is expected to reach $17.42

Parents Spending Less on Back to School Supplies

From Promo Magazine… The average family with students in grades kindergarten through 12 is expected to spend $548.72 on school merchandise, a decline of 7.7% from $594.24 in 2008. Total spending on back to school is expected to reach $17.42

Graduating in a Bad Economy Impacts Earnings for Years

While tooling around, looking for numbers on another subject entirely, I came across this great article, bursting with stats, on the impact a bad economy has on a person’s earning potential. The full link includes many anecdotes and is worth

Graduating in a Bad Economy Impacts Earnings for Years

While tooling around, looking for numbers on another subject entirely, I came across this great article, bursting with stats, on the impact a bad economy has on a person’s earning potential. The full link includes many anecdotes and is worth

Teens and the Recession

According to a Teen Vogue reader survey published in the August issue… More than 95% are at least a little worried about the economy. Nearly 53% of girls polled say they know one or more adults who have lost their

Teens and the Recession

According to a Teen Vogue reader survey published in the August issue… More than 95% are at least a little worried about the economy. Nearly 53% of girls polled say they know one or more adults who have lost their

Tsunami of Stuff

As I have had two conversations in as many days about starting up a business/non-profit that benefits the local community and the environment, I found this article in the Christian Science Monitor inspiring. I think this is a perfect marriage

Tsunami of Stuff

As I have had two conversations in as many days about starting up a business/non-profit that benefits the local community and the environment, I found this article in the Christian Science Monitor inspiring. I think this is a perfect marriage