Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Kiplinger

    Best Ways to Pay for Grad School

    by Thomas H. Blanton, Reporter, Kiplinger's Personal Finance May 09, 2018 2 minutes

    Probably the worst Christmas present I ever got was a bill for $31,000 in student loans from Uncle Sam in December 2015. A few weeks earlier, I'd received my master's in mass communications.

    I'll be honest: My decision to pursue an advanced degree was made more out of fear than foresight. I was placing my bets on a career in an industry not). During my final semester as an undergraduate, I worried that a bachelor's in journalism wasn't going to cut it in the real world, so I made what seemed like a safe bet: incur debt now for a better future later.

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Kiplinger

    Kiplinger4 min read
    Looking for the Best Rate on a Fixed Annuity? Shopping Around Really Pays Off
    If you’re looking for a haven for your money, with a three-year fixed-rate annuity, you can choose one paying 2.00% annually or one paying 4.25%! Other than the rate, the two products are quite similar. If you’re shopping for a five-year guarantee, a
    Kiplinger2 min read
    Stock Market Today: Stocks Go on Wild Ride as Fed Targets More Rate Hikes
    Stocks spent most of Wednesday in positive territory, but went on a roller-coaster ride after the Federal Reserve, as expected, issued its third straight 75 basis point rate hike. The Fed's rate hike sparked plenty of chatter among Wall Street's expe
    Kiplinger5 min readRobotics
    Retirees: Your Next Companion May Be a Robot
    Elliq, a foot-hight robot that looks like an oval lampshade on a small base, greets Monica Perez first thing in the morning, asks her how she feels, and reminds her about taking medications and any upcoming appointments.  “I have good-quality friends

    Related Books & Audiobooks