We are always proud of the hard work of our faculty - in the classroom and in the field of research. We are proud to announce the our very own Dr. Stanley Leasure's research will be featured in the 2019 issue of MInd's Eye. It was recently posted on the Mind's Eye blog. Here is a small excerpt from the story: Dr. Stanley Leasure’s work may give you one more thing to … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Dr. Stanley Leasure
Whether we like it or not, we all have bills to pay. Paying your bills on time is a good habit to have. Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, shares a few tips with Credit Karma on how to do this. … [Read more...] about How to pay your bills on time
A benefit of using credit cards for college students is teaching them to navigate the world of credit. If used responsibly, credit cards can help them build a good credit history and pay off in the long run. Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, offers expert advice about the use of … [Read more...] about How college students can choose the right credit cards
These days, there are so many kinds of credits cards offering different interest rates, fees, reward programs, etc. Why are credit card rates still so high and how do you find the best rates? Dr. Kent Ragan, College of Business interim associate dean and professor of finance at Missouri State University, explains more about credit card rates to WalletHub. … [Read more...] about Understanding credit card rates
Credit inquiries, also known as credit “checks” or ”pulls” are requests to look at your credit file. There are two different types: hard inquiries and soft inquiries. Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, explains more about credit inquiries and credit reports to WalletHub. … [Read more...] about How does a credit inquiry affect your credit score?