July, 2009
Podcast 13: Tips for Graduating Students and the Cash for Clunkers Program
The thirteenth episode of the Consumerism Commentary Podcast features myself and our media producer, Tom Dziubek, in a discussion about tips for graduating seniors who are entering the job market and are embarking upon a career this summer. Also in today’s episode, Tom discusses the Cash for Clunkers program with an expert from Intuit, Bob ...
Still Waiting for EverBank to Open My Account
Last I checked, this is the twenty-first century. In the last few years, I have developed certain expectations for the banks I deal with, particularly those that offer online banking. On July 8, I signed up for an account with EverBank, a money market account offering a high bonus interest rate for the first three ...
Forget Tenure Track: Colleges Should Track Performance
Q I am a young assistant professor, and I feel that professional advancement and higher earnings for myself and my peers are blocked by the refusal of aging, tenured professors to retire -- even those who everyone thinks have lost their passion for teaching and research. Do you think lifetime tenure...
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