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Making College Pay
- An Economist Explains How to Make a Smart Bet on Higher Education
- Narrated by: Melinda Wade
- Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins
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Publisher's summary
A leading economist makes the case that college is still a smart investment, and reveals how to increase the odds of your degree paying off.
“Full of easy-to-understand advice grounded in deep expertise and research.” (Martin West, William Henry Bloomberg Professor of Education, Harvard University)
The cost of college makes for frightening headlines. The outstanding balance of student loans is more than $1.5 trillion nationally, while tuitions continue to rise. And on the heels of a pandemic that nearly dismantled the traditional college experience, we have to wonder: Is college really worth it?
From a financial perspective, says economist Beth Akers, the answer is yes. It’s true that college is expensive, but once we see higher education for what it is - an investment in future opportunities, job security, and earnings - a different picture emerges: The average college graduate earns an additional million dollars over their career (compared to those who stopped their education after high school), and on average, two- and four-year schools deliver a 15 percent return on investment - double that of the stock market.
Yet these outcomes are not guaranteed. Rather, they hinge upon where and how you opt to invest your tuition dollars. Simply put, the real problem with college isn’t the cost - it’s the risk that your investment might not pay off.
In Making College Pay, Akers shows how to improve your odds by making smart choices about where to enroll, what to study, and how to pay for it. You’ll learn
- why choosing the right major can matter more than where you enroll
- the best criteria for picking a school (hint: not price, selectivity or ranking)
- why working part-time while enrolled might set you back financially
- why it’s often best to borrow, even if you don’t have to
- the pros and cons of innovative alternatives to traditional college
- how to take advantage of new, low-risk financing tools
Full of practical advice for students and parents, Making College Pay reminds us that higher education remains an engine for opportunity, upward mobility, and prosperity.
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Tens of thousands of readers trust Dan Solin's advice when it comes to investing, managing their 401(k)s, and planning for retirement. Now Solin offers the smartest guide to money management and financial planning yet. From managing your debt, boosting your savings, and owning (or renting) a home to buying insurance, maximizing investment returns, and retiring when you want to, The Smartest Money Book You'll Ever Read is your road map to financial freedom - and to enjoying yourself along the way.
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- By Amazon Customer on 04-13-21
By: Daniel R. Solin
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American Dreams
- Restoring Economic Opportunity for Everyone
- By: Marco Rubio
- Narrated by: Ricardo Suri
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
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Marco Rubio's parents came to the United States in 1956. The country they found was truly a land of opportunity, where hardworking people with grade school educations could afford a home, a car, and college for their kids. A country where maids and bartenders could raise doctors, lawyers, small-business owners, and maybe even a US senator. That was the American Dream - our country's central promise to its people.
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Comprehensive and compelling path for renewal.
- By gary on 06-03-15
By: Marco Rubio
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The Gig Economy
- The Complete Guide to Getting Better Work, Taking More Time Off, and Financing the Life You Want
- By: Diane Mulcahy
- Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
- Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins
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From Uber to the presidential debates, the gig economy has been dominating the headlines, and for good reason. Today, more than a third of Americans are working in the gig economy - mixing together short-term jobs, contract work, and freelance assignments. For those who've figured out the formula, life has never been better! The Gig Economy is your guide to this uncertain but ultimately rewarding world. Succeeding in it starts with shifting gears to recognize that only you control your future.
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interesting and informative
- By Erin P. on 03-26-17
By: Diane Mulcahy
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Kids These Days
- Human Capital and the Making of Millennials
- By: Malcolm Harris
- Narrated by: Will Collyer
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
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Everyone knows "what's wrong with millennials". Glenn Beck says we've been ruined by "participation trophies". Simon Sinek says we have low self-esteem. An Australian millionaire says millennials could all afford homes if we'd just give up avocado toast. Thanks, millionaire. This millennial is here to prove them all wrong.
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A devastating dream of revolution
- By Kevin Tierney Jr on 11-23-17
By: Malcolm Harris
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Pound Foolish
- Exposing the Dark Side of the Personal Finance Industry
- By: Helaine Olen
- Narrated by: Lyn Landon
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
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For the past few decades, Americans have spent billions of dollars on personal finance products. As salaries have stagnated and companies have cut back on benefits, we've taken matters into our own hands, embracing the can-do attitude that if we're smart enough, we can overcome even daunting financial obstacles. But that's not true. In this meticulously reported and shocking audiobook, journalist and former financial columnist Helaine Olen goes behind the curtain of the personal finance industry to expose the myths, contradictions, and outright lies it has perpetuated.
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The dark side of my industry
- By jfoxcpacfp on 06-15-13
By: Helaine Olen
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You Can Retire Sooner Than You Think
- By: Wes Moss
- Narrated by: Wes Moss, Scott Merriman
- Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
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After conducting an intensive study of happy retirees to learn the financial practices they hold in common, Moss discovered that it doesn't take financial genius, millions of dollars, or sophisticated investment skills to ensure a safe, solid retirement. All it takes is five best practices.
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- By Amazon Customer on 05-15-18
By: Wes Moss
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A Capitalism for the People
- Recapturing the Lost Genius of American Prosperity
- By: Luigi Zingales
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 11 hrs and 20 mins
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Born in Italy, University of Chicago economist Luigi Zingales witnessed firsthand the consequences of high inflation and unemployment - paired with rampant nepotism and cronyism - on a country’s economy. This experience profoundly shaped his professional interests, and in 1988 he arrived in the United States, armed with a political passion and the belief that economists should not merely interpret the world, but should change it for the better.
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Enjoyable but a tad predictable.
- By Kevin on 12-24-12
By: Luigi Zingales
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Lifecycle Investing
- A New, Safe, and Audacious Way to Improve the Performance of Your Retirement Portfolio
- By: Ian Ayres, Barry Nalebuff
- Narrated by: Gerry Gartenberg
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
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In finance, as in life, there's no such thing as a free lunch - unless you're well diversified. The push toward diversification inspires many investors to buy index funds, which is a smart move. But most people have missed the chance to diversify over their investing lifecycle.
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Pay Attention to Ideas, not Details
- By David on 08-23-10
By: Ian Ayres, and others
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The Elements of Investing
- By: Burton G Malkiel, Charles D Ellis
- Narrated by: Erik Synnestvedt
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
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A disciplined approach to investing, complemented by understanding is all you need to enjoy success. This practical guide explains what you really need to know and puts you on the right course for long-term success through all kinds of markets.
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required reading if you plan to retire one day
- By Andy on 04-17-10
By: Burton G Malkiel, and others
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The Millionaire Mind
- By: Thomas J. Stanley Ph.D., William D. Danko Ph.D.
- Narrated by: Cotter Smith
- Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins
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To become a millionaire, you have to think like one. The Millionaire Mind shows you how. Also available: The Millionaire Next Door.
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No Millionaire Next Door
- By Sean on 02-01-03
By: Thomas J. Stanley Ph.D., and others
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Get Good with Money
- Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole
- By: Tiffany the Budgetnista Aliche
- Narrated by: Tiffany the Budgetnista Aliche
- Length: 12 hrs and 23 mins
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Tiffany Aliche was a successful pre-school teacher with a healthy nest egg when a recession and advice from a shady advisor put her out of a job and into a huge financial hole. As she began to chart the path to her own financial rescue, the outline of her 10-step formula for attaining both financial security and peace of mind began to take shape. These principles have now helped more than one million women worldwide save and pay off millions in debt, and begin planning for a richer life.
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Goodbye SWEET 16. Hello ROTH IRA!
- By Will Smith on 04-12-21
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Angel Investing
- The Gust Guide to Making Money and Having Fun Investing in Startups
- By: David S. Rose
- Narrated by: David S. Rose
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
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From building your reputation as a smart investor, to negotiating fair deals, adding value to your portfolio companies and helping them implement smart exit strategies, David provides both the fundamental strategies and the specific tools you need to take full advantage of this rapidly growing asset class.
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Very enlightening
- By Keith L. on 04-06-15
By: David S. Rose
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- Katherine Sydor
- 10-08-21
Would give you anyone thinking about going to college
This is a great book for anyone who is thinking about going to college or for the parents of someone making that decision. Well researched and accessible. Highly recommend.
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