Author Archives: Jim Sutliff

MIT Open Courseware –

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Open Courseware can be one the best ways to explore new topics.  The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has one of the best sites for open courseware.  They provide lecture notes, exams, and videos on their website.  Course subjects range from … Continue reading →

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MyMoney.Gov –

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

A good source of information on financial literacy is the www.mymoney.gov website.  They cover everything from buying a home to balancing a checkbook.  There is a link to order a free “My Money” toolkit and section for kids. To view the site, … Continue reading →

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In-House Counsel Positions –

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Association of Corporate Counsel have a job site for In-House counsel positions.  The site allows you to create a profile, job agent, and to browse open positions by state or category. To visit the site, please click here:  ACC In-House … Continue reading →

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B & N e-book Reader –

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Nook is now available from Barnes & Noble and it is listed at $249 dollars.  A good price point with many features makes it strong competition for the Kindle.  Even in a down economy the sales should be strong … Continue reading →

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Compaq Ultra-Cheap Laptops –

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

HP is pumping some life back into the Compaq brand and offering “ultra-cheap” laptops.  The price is in the neighborhood of $399 and the machines have decent specs.  This appears to be a move directed at the rising netbook market … Continue reading →

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HomeSchool.Com –

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Homeschool.com is a must visit for those who are homeschooling or considering the option.  The site was founded by Rebecca Kochenderfer and is considered by many to be one of the best on the internet.  It provides links to free … Continue reading →

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Fins.Com —

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

FINS is part of the Wall Street Journal digital network and provides information on finance, resources and career news.  The section for managing your career is worth a visit if you are looking to move between firms or just starting … Continue reading →

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Accelerated MBA Programs —

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Wall Street Journal took a look at accelerated MBA programs and provided a quick set of rankings.  Accelerated MBA programs are good for those who do not want to be out of the work force for two full years.  … Continue reading →

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Financial Times MBA Rankings —

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Financial Times came out with their MBA rankings earlier in the year.  However, if you are seriously considering an application to B-school they are worth reading.  Generally, the FT rankings are biased towards international programs.  Even with the bias … Continue reading →

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NetBooks & E-Book Readers —

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

NetBooks have enjoyed a great deal of market support and are likely to conitniue being popular.  One of the best netbooks for school and business travel is made by Asus.  Asus has a strong line of back to school products … Continue reading →

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Harvard & Princeton Hike Tuition –

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Bloomberg has an article on tuition hikes at Princeton and Harvard University.  The article mentions British economist Robert Giffen who observed that demand can rise for products despite the increase of prices.  This would indicate that Princeton and Harvard educations … Continue reading →

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Student Debt Load —

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The levels of student loan debt are gaining more and more attention in the media.  The Wall Street Journal recently did a piece on the rising student debt load and how it is effecting future decisions in life.  The topic has … Continue reading →

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College Board –

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

College Board is a good site to visit if you are planning to go to college in the near future or starting school this fall.  It has tools to help you find a college and a good deal of information … Continue reading →

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Endowment Losses-

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

A recent Bloomberg article discusses the potential effects that endowment losses will have on financial aid packages.  Some top schools may be forced to cut no-loan packages for future students.   The article mentions undergraduate programs but losses are likely to also effect … Continue reading →

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Out Of Whack Tuition —

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan was recently on the television program “Political Capital With Al Hunt”.  On the program he discussed the rising costs of education and the need for private colleges to keep tuition down.  He said that parents … Continue reading →

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