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Author Archives: Jackie
October 22, 2012
Math in the News: Savings
What can you learn from highly-paid athletes, including Dan Marino and Vince Young? Considering the large percentage of bankrupt or financially stressed former athletes, it seems that the success on the field does not translate to success with finances. In the article, … Continue reading
October 1, 2012
Math in the News: PIN Codes
What is the likelihood that someone would be able to guess your PIN code if they found your ATM card? It turns out that cracking your PIN code might not be as difficult as you would imagine. People are pretty … Continue reading
September 28, 2012
Social Media Roundup: September 2012
Another edition of this month’s best links is coming your way. Find out the best productivity tips, explore a few new websites, and learn what not to post on social media in this month’s Social Media Roundup: – How to … Continue reading
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September 17, 2012
Math in the News: Gasoline Excise Tax
Did you realize that you are paying taxes when you fill up your gas tank? The price you pay per gallon of gasoline already includes the excise tax. An excise tax is the tax on the sale or production of … Continue reading
August 20, 2012
Math in the News: Bank Fees
Unless you stash your cash under your mattress (not recommended), you probably have a bank checking account. Kudos to you if you also have a savings account. “Free checking” was once a common phrase banks used to entice consumers to … Continue reading
August 6, 2012
Math in the News: Heart Rate
Whether you’re heading to the library or to the gym, music can give you a boost in your performance. In a previous post, we’ve mentioned that music can help you study. A recent study uncovered that music can also provide benefits … Continue reading
August 3, 2012
Social Media Roundup: July 2012
School will be starting up again in a few short weeks, so this month’s Social Media Roundup includes plenty of articles to help you prepare. If you’re heading off to college, you’ll find lots of tips to make it a … Continue reading
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July 16, 2012
Math in the News: Consumer Math
You’ve likely heard that you shouldn’t go grocery shopping on an empty stomach because you will buy what looks good rather than what you need. It’s good advice, but it turns out that consumers have a long way to go … Continue reading
July 9, 2012
Math in the News: Averages
A recent TIME article, “Steep Hikes for Many Students,” states that the average tuition at a private, not-for-profit college is $21,949 while the average public university tuition is $6,669. These numbers seem high, and unfortunately continue to rise each year. … Continue reading
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July 2, 2012
Math in the News: Olympic Trials
The 2012 Summer Olympics will commence in London, England in a few short weeks. Athletes have been diligently preparing and training for the Olympic trials to determine who will compete in the upcoming events. Over the past weekend, gold medal … Continue reading
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