Mar 22 2008
FICO credit scores are calculated from several angles of difference in your credit data. Your financial activities are represented by a numerical figure between 300 and 850, with 300 being the worst and 850 being the best. Your FICO score is used by all financial institutions to gauge whether or not you are qualified for a loan and/or other credit related services.
Feb 27 2008
Getting a college degree online will give more job flexibility, increase you income level and provide more opportunities for advancement in your chosen career. According to the Bureau of Labor for August of 2005 the unemployment rate for adults 25 years or older goes down as education level goes up. The unemployment rate for people without a high school diploma was 7%, for a high school graduate 4.5%, some college 3.5%, for a bachelor’s degree and higher the unemployment rate was only 2.4%. This is a significant difference.
Feb 27 2008
Looking for a motivating tool for teaching Math? Dull worksheets and simple flashcards can make math so B-O-R-I-N-G. If your child is struggling to learn basic math concepts, try something more fun, like free computer games on the Internet!
On-line games that are entertaining and fun will be able to motivate your kids so they actually want to learn Math.
Whether you’re a parent looking for on-line games to help your child build math skills, or a teacher in search of a worthwhile computer lab activity, I encourage you to explore the Websites listed below.
I Know That! (http://www.iknowthat.com)
Feb 19 2008
Nursing wages have increased on average 36%, from 1986 to 2005. Getting a bachelor or masters degree online will put you in position to take advantage of this rise. Nursing wages have increase more than teachers, lawyers, and even doctors.
Obviously as your nursing education advances, so do your wages. The average salary for a LPN/LVN is $40,000, for an Associates Degree nurse $61,000, a bachelors prepared nurse $66,000 and a masters prepared nurse $72,000.
You can continue to collect your current wages while doing an online nursing degree program. You will be able to do your coursework around your work schedule in your own home.
Jan 31 2008
There are virtually hundreds of online schools and courses, so how do you know which one to choose? The single most important thing is accreditation. You want to be able to transfer credits if needed, and you want employers and other schools to recognize the classes and credits you earned. Accreditation is also an indication of quality. The following 5 schools offer accredited online degree education programs.
Bryant and Stratton College
Jan 28 2008
Getting a college degree online will give more job flexibility, increase you income level and provide more opportunities for advancement in your chosen career. According to the Bureau of Labor for August of 2005 the unemployment rate for adults 25 years or older goes down as education level goes up. The unemployment rate for people without a high school diploma was 7%, for a high school graduate 4.5%, some college 3.5%, for a bachelor’s degree and higher the unemployment rate was only 2.4%. This is a significant difference.
Jan 27 2008
If you have your RN license and are interested in advancing your career, then consider an affordable online nursing degree education program. Many NLN accredited schools are now offering online programs that are designed with you in mind. You will get the same level of education as if you attended a campus-based program, but you will be able to do your studies around your work schedule and from your home. Clinical experiences can be arranged locally.
Online programs are often scheduled to coincide with a regular school calendar, or you may find a self-paced online nursing degree program. There are advantages to both, one will keep you on task, and the other allows you to proceed at your own pace.
