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Money and love. Somehow the two just don't seem to go together harmoniously. I mean of course we need it, but it's not very romantic to talk about. When it comes to money, men and women view it, spend it and invest it very differently. Even in the 21st century -- despite more and simpler ways to manage money, tons of books on the subject and just plain having more access to wealth -- there is one thing we seem dead set against doing with our money, and that's talking about it. … Post the First Comment
I never had any intention of spinning so far out of control with my credit cards. Honestly I don't think anyone plans to make a big mess of things, it just kinda happens. At least that was the case with me. I entered Norfolk State University less than six weeks after graduating from high school. … Post the First Comment
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Boise State University's College of Business and Economics has established the Center for Economic and Business Research. The center was given the final nod by the State Board of Education earlier this month. The center's primary focus is the release of a quarterly publication forecasting the economic activity of the entire state with special emphasis on two of its regions: the Treasure Valley, made up of 10 southwest Idaho counties and eastern Oregon; and the Magic Valley, which consists of eight counties in south central Idaho. … Post the First Comment
A multi-year energy conservation project completed at Boise State University earlier this year has had a significant impact on both the University and the Treasure Valley as a whole. Begun in fall 2004, the first and second phases of the project resulted in a 16 percent reduction in electrical and gas usage. … Post the First Comment
The job market looks very good for skilled college graduates, according to Janet Yellen, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco. That is good news for Boise State students inching toward graduation. The civilian unemployment rate dropped to a little more than four percent in August, which is slightly lower than the conventional definition of "full employment. … Post the First Comment