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Hispanic Heritage Month at Union Station
- Category: Events
- Published on August 30, 2012
- Written by Hispanic-Today
Why You Should or Shouldn't Use Home Equity to Pay for College
- Category: Advice & Tips
- Published on August 21, 2012
- Written by Nicole Pollock
College is incredibly expensive. Tuition costs have risen over 511 percent over the past two decades. There isn't a single consumer good or service that has risen that high within the same time period. Students need to get financing from every source they can, and of course parents want to help. Some parents may be tempted to use their home equity to help their children through school, but while that's a perfect solution for some, it only causes problems for others. Home equity should only be used when it's part of a strategy that makes sense, and there are a few things parents and students should know before deciding on a plan.
Read more: Why You Should or Shouldn't Use Home Equity to Pay for College
ALPFA Opens Annual Convention Career Day
- Category: Events
- Published on August 13, 2012
- Written by Hispanic-Today
ALPFA, the nation's largest Latino professional association, believes corporations recognize the leadership skills veterans bring to the table and wants to ensure Latino veterans are connected to these career opportunities as well as help them meet their career objectives. This year, ALPFA created the Veteran’s Initiative to help service men and women make the complicated transition into Corporate America, at a time when corporations need them the most.
