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What does the Federal Reserve do anyway?

Posted on 06 November 2008 by Jacob Jasperson

Last week we saw the Federal Reserve taking greater steps to try and stem the tide of economic decline here in the United States. Interestingly, we also saw central banks around the world taking similar actions, with China and Norway cutting rates along with the United States. It is also interesting to note that the [...] Continue Reading

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Election 2008: Political economics 101

Posted on 23 October 2008 by Jacob Jasperson

With the election drawing near, and many voters still undecided (even here at Marquette) the Warrior thought it would be a good idea to shed some much needed light on the two candidates, particularly their economic policies and the impact it would have on Marquette students. All information and statistics has been taken entirely [...] Continue Reading

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Broke? A few simple ideas that will have you having fun without spending a lot (or any) money

Posted on 23 October 2008 by Victoria Caswell

If the economic slump has got you down, there are several ways to have fun for very little while staying around campus. Late night is always a good option when you want to do something for free. A few weeks ago I made caramel apples, listened to a ghost hunter, ate popcorn and carved a pumpkin. [...] Continue Reading

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Tough Economy…Maybe I’ll Go to Grad School

Posted on 09 October 2008 by Jacob Jasperson

Most of us have invested a great deal of time and resources into our continued education with the hope that when we graduate it will return great dividends. And since we all attend Marquette University, we have invested significantly more than others; again with the hope that, in the long run, it will pay [...] Continue Reading

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Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide: How the economic crisis could affect Marquette

Posted on 09 October 2008 by Cathleen Bury

The Warrior's Cathleen Bury takes an in depth look at how the global economic crisis could affect Marquette students. Continue Reading

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Stop keeping money under the mattress

Posted on 24 September 2008 by Jacob Jasperson

Financial instability, turmoil in the market, rising prices, falling stocks, mergers, foreclosures, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse; all signs of a market on the brink of the R-word. We won’t say the R-word here at “The Warrior”—it’s never a good idea to mention it out loud. But if you watch the news at [...] Continue Reading

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New meal plan: do the numbers add up?

Posted on 10 September 2008 by Jacob Jasperson

Warrior business manager, Jacob Jasperson, takes a look at the new meal plans offered by the Office of Residence Life and provides advice to help you save money. Continue Reading

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Buy or rent?

Posted on 16 April 2008 by Barrett Willich

The vast majority of Marquette students has or will rent an apartment for their junior and senior years. Every month, students write a rent check to the slumlords who make a huge profit off of their condemnable buildings. After graduation, as students move off campus and into the real world, they need to think about [...] Continue Reading

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Personal Finance: Avoid Debt Dungeons

Posted on 13 March 2008 by Barrett Willich

Most college students know that feeling of waking up hung over on Saturday morning, looking in their wallet and finding absolutely no cash. This feeling of guilt and stupidity can quickly be resolved by throwing your bar tab on a credit card. The next morning, the cash will be there and the tab is put [...] Continue Reading

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Marquette students average highest 4-year debt among comparable schools

Posted on 27 September 2006 by Colleen Gallagher

For many, college can be the best four years of students’ lives. And then they graduate. Suddenly the harsh reality of college loans creeps up, Mom and Dad say goodbye and the unreliable job market beckons. College tuition varies from school to school, but overall, it’s safe to say that college is expensive. According to U.S. [...] Continue Reading

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