June is Great Outdoors Month in America. It reminds us to connect with nature and explore fun outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping and paddling. Jessa Stone, a senior business student at Missouri State University and Outdoor Adventures trip guide for the MSU Foster Recreation Center, shares how spending time outdoors improves your overall health, as well as highlights … [Read more...] about Explore and enjoy the outdoors
The 403(b) is a retirement plan offered by nonprofit companies, charities and other tax-exempt organizations. How does it work? When should you open one? Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, answers these questions on U.S. News & World Report. … [Read more...] about Getting to know the 403(b)
When you use a credit card and don’t pay off your balance each month, you will incur a finance charge. What is a finance charge, how is it calculated and how can you avoid it? Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, answers these questions on U.S. News & World Report. … [Read more...] about Understanding credit card finance charge
To attract more millennials, the captive insurance sector must step up its efforts to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Dr. Kathleen Larkin, an instructor in the department of finance and general business at Missouri State University, explains to Business Insurance why there’s a disconnect between the industry and academia, and what employers in the captive … [Read more...] about Recruiting more millennials for the captive insurance sector
A mortgage is a large debt and it’s an achievement to pay it off. But does doing this affect your credit score? Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, tells Realtor.com that it depends on each person’s situation. … [Read more...] about What happens to your credit score if you pay off your mortgage?