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7 Reasons Why You Should Consider a Career In Finance

by Lena Melentijevic

Finance can seem intimidating, especially if you think you’re not good at math or that it sounds like a foreign language. But let’s simplify it: you’re already engaging with finance every day without even realizing it.

Think about when a friend asks to borrow money—you’re assessing their risk. Or when you’re shopping and trying to get the best deal, you’re negotiating prices. Even things like buying auto insurance, figuring out inflation, or deciding how much to charge for babysitting involve financial thinking. And yes, even watching Shark Tank and wondering if you’d make a good pitch is a finance-related activity.

You’re savvier than you think! Programs like those offered by the Forté Foundation are dedicated to making this field more approachable and exciting, particularly for college students who may have not considered finance a viable career path.

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Prepare for Fall 2023 Forté College Fast Track to Finance Conference

Forté is excited to help you build your wheelhouse to navigate the professional world! The fall 2023 Forté College Fast Track to Finance is a great opportunity to explore the world of finance and gain skills to launch your first job…

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Personal Finance

Five Ways to Make Your MBA More Affordable

by Marilena Botoulas, Associate Dean for Curriculum and Programs, Columbia Business School

As a financial aid professional, I often meet students with questions about how to best finance the MBA when it’s too late – AFTER they are already admitted.  If you are involved with Forté, however, it means you are already on…

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Personal Finance

How To Pay for Your MBA

by Chris Abkarians, Juno

Pursuing an MBA can be a highly rewarding decision professionally, socially, and financially. But it isn’t cheap! Luckily, there are many ways you can reduce the cost of getting your degree. We’ll break down those costs, share some tips to maximize your financial aid, and explore your student loan options (in case you need them).

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Personal Finance

Meet Two Financial Planners Who Love What They Do

by Meredith Hunt

Elissa Buie and Deb Kriebel, stars in the field of wealth management, use their CFP certification and MBA to serve clients, run businesses, and impact their communities.

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Personal Finance

Why Should a Millennial Start Investing Now?

by J. Gill

As a Millennial, you have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to put yourself on a comfortable path to retirement.

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