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Continuing Education
Applications to B-schools are increasing, driven by applicants who have been laid off or are hoping to ride out the recession. Here's a look at the MBA climate and the top-rated schools... read more
- B-Schools Wary on Lehman, Merrill Impact
- Costs vs. Benefits of Going Back to School
- Beware Résumé Liars: B-Schools Scrutinize
- Business School Orientation Is Getting Longer
- Specialized MBA Programs Are on the Rise
- Graduate School: Worth Its Rising Price Tag?
Top Stories
- Neb. senator takes issue with student loan stanceAP - Fri, Nov 6, 2009
- A Brutal Wakeup Call for Part-Time B-SchoolsBusinessWeek - Fri, Nov 6, 2009
- Teaching the Facebook GenerationBusinessWeek - Fri, Nov 6, 2009
- Let Others Spur You OnInvestor's Business Daily - Thu, Nov 5, 2009
Most Popular Articles
- North Carolina Students Sweep Regional Finals of Nation's Premier High School Science Competition for Research in Biochemistry and Computer SciencePR Newswire - Sat, Nov 7 - 9:00pm ET
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Rates
See today's average rates across the country.
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Loan Type Today Last Week 30 Year Fixed 5.13% 5.16% 15 Year Fixed 4.70% 4.60% 1 Year ARM 3.98% 4.00% 30 Year Fixed Jumbo 6.06% 6.10% 5/1 ARM 4.30% 4.26% 3/1 ARM 4.75% 4.80% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week $30K Home Equity Loan 8.35% 8.39% $50K Home Equity Loan 8.36% 8.41% $75K Home Equity Loan 8.39% 8.44% $30K HELOC 5.24% 5.26% $50K HELOC 4.99% 5.00% $75K HELOC 4.99% 5.00% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week 36 Month New Car Loan 6.90% 6.96% 48 Month New Car Loan 7.05% 7.12% 60 Month New Car Loan 7.11% 7.18% 36 Month Used Car Loan 7.39% 7.43% 48 Month Used Car Loan 7.50% 7.51% Source: Bankrate -
Card Type Today Last Week Business Credit Cards 9.69% 9.69% Low Interest Credit Cards 11.91% 11.91% Cash Back Credit Cards 12.36% 12.36% Reward Credit Cards 12.85% 12.85% Instant Approval Credit Cards 13.32% 13.32% Balance Transfer Credit Cards 13.46% 13.46% Source: CreditCards.com
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