No need for the poor body language, George. We just want to talk education!
Here’s the news that caught my eye today after being unfrozen from carbonite.
(I mean, how else could I have missed mentioning this $4 billion deal for 2 whole days?)
- It’s a good thing I finally caught on to the Lucasfilms sale, because here’s what George Lucas is doing with that $4 billion: donating it to education. That almost makes up for Jar Jar. (Almost.)
- The iPad mini hits stores tomorrow, and while a lot of people may not be waiting in line for one, I bet many would love to get their hands on one—especially if it were free. Unfortunately, a Facebook offer for just that is a scam. You’ve been warned.
- Wondering which financial apps the experts use? Then check out this list of 24 money-saving apps from personal finance writers. (I can ignore the fact that I wasn’t invited to participate, but I can’t ignore the guy who promoted his own app. Don’t be that guy.)
- Inside Higher Ed outlines some ways for fixing student aid so that it actually aids students. Among their list: “hold[ing] all stakeholders accountable for the goal of graduating students with jobs, not debt.”
- Earlier today, Diane Melville outlined what pre-med majors should do if they’re transferring from community college. Her tips are especially timely, as a new report states that students who transfer undergraduate colleges may hurt their med school admissions chances—unless they do it the right way.
- And, finally, your impulse buy of the day: Bristol Plain’s used Dodge Challenger. Pull the trigger for only $27,000.
What money-related news caught your eye today? Let us know in the comments.
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