FAP840: How to choose a bank, FAFSA methodology
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+ Inside Higher Ed: The United States is making minimal progress at doubling bachelor’s degree production in science and technology fields from 2005 to 2015, according to a progress report issued Tuesday by the Business Roundtable. That group, along with other business organizations, set the goal as part of the “Tapping America’s Potential” program, but the update found that bachelor’s degree production in science and technology fields appears to be relatively flat.
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FAP838: Student loans and bank failures
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+ IndyMac Bank failed over the weekend, taken over by the FDIC.
+ NASFAA: “After rushing to enact a law that makes it easier for students to obtain more federal student loans, Congressional leaders and lobbyists for for-profit colleges may now be close to a deal to help those colleges avoid an unintended result of that new law,” The Chronicle of Higher Education reports. “The parties are seeking a measure to keep the colleges from …

IndyMac, the second largest federally insured financial institution, failed today. CNN and Bloomberg both have coverage. IndyMac has been taken over by the Office of Thrift Supervision and the FDIC.
What does this mean for you?
If you’re a customer of IndyMac, any money you had under the $100,000 per account FDIC insured limit is 100% safe. Your money will be accessible normally, though you’ll probably change banks in the near future.
If you’re a customer of IndyMac who has more than $100,000 in cash in any one account at IndyMac, expect to …

FAP834: Expert interview with Bob Aresti, 360 FCU
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+ Today, 12 minutes with Bob Aresti, CEO of 360 Federal Credit Union
+ Aresti on personal finance, why a credit union, and key consumer mistakes
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FAP830: Expert interview with Larry Wilson, Coastal Federal Credit Union
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+ Today we discuss credit unions, personal finance, and living within your means with Larry Wilson, CEO of Coastal Federal Credit Union in North Carolina.
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FAP825: Expert interview: Ron Burniske, Chartway FCU
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In today’s podcast, I talk with Ron Burniske, CEO of Chartway Federal Credit Union, about credit unions, how they’re different than banks, and why they might be in your banking future. Plus, we discuss the philosophical issue of a consumer society, savings rates, and financial aid.
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For all you stock and investment junkies, Yahoo Finance comes out swinging with real-time stock quotes!
If you’re not an investment or finance nerd, this is probably not a big deal, but for those who want to be, most stock quotes online are delayed by at least 20 minutes. Real-time stock quotes are typically not something you find online for free – some services, like Bloomberg, will run you $1,800/month.

FAP460: What students need to know for filing IRS taxes and the 1040, Latino scholarships, Citigroup and Sears, Laura Hughes
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+ Too many people are paying down their Sears credit cards, much to the dismay of Citigroup Inc.
+ When Citi [ticker: C”>MP3 file purchased the portfolio three years ago, there were $29 billion of outstandings. That has dropped 20%, to $23 billion as of Dec. 31. Citigroup Chief Executive Charles Prince went as far as to say that the Sears portfolio is having a “real drag” on Citi’s …

A transcript of a chat held on Friday, December 15.
Podcast Listener: hello?
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Podcast Listener: sweet well i’m 19 and soon to be married but i’m dead broke i have barley a few buckes left that i’d like to invest but i just need direction as to where to put this money, …