Author Archives: Amanda Howell

About Amanda Howell

I am a Reference & Instruction Librarian and the Liaison for the College of Business & Economics.

New Stuff Tuesday – July 1, 2014

Harry Potter Series On Audio Book written by J.K. Rowling, read by Jim Dale PR6068.O93 H3 Audio Books, New Arrivals, 2nd floor Do you drive to class or an internship every day during the week? Rather than listening to the … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday – June 17, 2014

Things a Little Bird Told Me: Confessions of a Creative Mind HM743.T95 S76 2013 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Biz Stone, the co-founder of Twitter, recently released a book that outlines his business philosophy and the path that he took to … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 20, 2014

How I Met Your Mother: Season 6 Browsing DVD, Feature Film How 6 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Haaaave you met Ted? Celebrate the end of finals by vegging out with Ted, Marshall, Lily, Barney, and Robin, the main characters in … Continue reading

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Money Mondays: Wrap Up

This semester we have covered a wide variety of personal finance topics, from student loans to credit cards to retirement. These topics can be overwhelming, but hopefully you feel a little more confident in your ability to manage your finances … Continue reading

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Money Mondays: Retirement

Though it seems like it’s a long way off, retirement is something you have to start saving for early in life. Think back to when we discussed compound interest a few weeks ago. The benefits of compound interest are particularly … Continue reading

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Money Mondays: Understanding Your Paycheck

For some of you, starting a full-time job may be just around the corner. The prospect of a salary is likely very exciting, but there are some things you should understand about your paycheck. A few weeks ago we discussed … Continue reading

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Money Mondays: Insurance

Last week we talked about net worth, which involves comparing what you own (your assets) to what you owe (your liabilities). Some of the assets taken into consideration include high-value items like a house or car. Should something happen to … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 8, 2014

Coffee: A Comprehensive Guide to the Bean, the Beverage, and the Industry Edited by Robert W. Thurston, Jonathan Morris, and Shawn Steiman. HD9199.A2 C59 2013 New Arrivals, 2nd floor If you’re a coffee fanatic like I am, you’ll love this … Continue reading

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Money Mondays: Net Worth

This semester we have talked about both assets (like investments) and liabilities (like loans). These play a major role in determining your net worth. Net worth is a way of stating how much wealth you have, and it does so … Continue reading

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Money Mondays: Investments

We’ve spent a lot of time this semester talking about expenses you’re likely to incur over the course of your life. There are also ways you can make money, in addition to earning a salary. Through investment vehicles (things you … Continue reading

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