FAP874: Student loan companies, jobcast, Free Stuff Friday

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FAP874: Student loan companies, jobcast, Free Stuff Friday

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FAP874: Student loan companies, jobcast, Free Stuff Friday

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Student Financial Aid News Roundup

My Rich Uncle (ticker: UNCL) ceased lending this week.

Lehman Brothers (ticker: LEH) is on the rocks. They may not survive the weekend. As a result, their private student loans subsidiary, Campus Door, won’t make it, either.

Sallie Mae (ticker: SLM) announces that it needs to do $10 billion in private student loans in its quest for profitability.

Warren Buffett puts in a vote of no confidence in the banking system.

Look this weekend for a video about the Science Leadership Academy

Scholarship Update

One $3,500 scholarship will be awarded to the student who best responds to the following question: “Going to college is a big, important step in one’s life. What are you looking forward to the most about going college, and why?” This award is open to all international and U.S. high school students in grades 9-12. Additionally, students must login and participate in the free CollegeWeekLive.com virtual college fair being held online Nov. 12 &13, 2008. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 9, 2008.

Details at our free college scholarship search site

Jobcast

Jobs that are on commission – what to look for. Basic: 100% commission jobs are terrible unless you are a sales god. Otherwise, look for a decent base salary, benefits, and a reasonable commission structure. It’s important that you avoid commission jobs where you have territories or caps on how much you can earn.

Free Stuff Friday

Nicorette Gum

Free padlock from Sears

iTunes 8 came out this week.

MediaJoin for Windows

Google News starts importing classic newspapers – no more going to the college library for microfilm

Postcard.fm sends images and MP3s as cards.

RichFLV lets you edit Flash video – you know, like YouTube – combine with KeepVid for lots of mashup fun

Free Song of the Week

Adrina Thorpe, Midnight

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