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what is the difference between a masters in finance and a mba?

mikerob08 asked: know the ms in finance deals solely with finance. does the mba offer a more all around education in business including one’s specific specialization. what about course work? how do admissions standards differ between the two degrees. i’m contemplating a career in finance and i’m not for sure what is the best route.


How can I finance a used car with >100k miles on it?

bending asked: I’m buying a car from a friend. It’s in great shape, though its got about 105k on it. Seems most lenders won’t finance the purchase of a car with that many miles. What are my alternatives?


Is a double major in finance and math/statistics a good combination for job opportunities?

kewlchic189 asked: I am a freshman and I want to double major in finance and math/statistics with a minor in Spanish. Is this a good combination? What kind of jobs would I be able to get? Is there a better combination?


Why Finance is not included in the support activities of the value chain?

computer-bot asked: The support activities of a value chain include
firm infrastructure
human resource
technology development
procurement
but finance is missing. Don’t you think that without finance, firms can’t make and deliver products?


How can I verify a Yahoo finance is not a scam This involves purchase of auto from private party?

JAMES D asked: Got transaction id 453241723 in purchase of auto, skeptical about this being real through Yahoo Finance, security, trade team. Is this on up and up? If I send money or whatever they guarantee deal or money back?


What’s the difference between lease and finance?

Keith Sypler asked: I am looking at the mazda website right now and i built my Rx-8. and it says whether i want to lease or finance what does that mean?


How does the finance person from the dealership I bought my car make his money?

timmyliao2001 asked: Here is the deal. I kind of got taken from a shady Persian gentlemen who did the financing for me at my local Honda dealership. So he got me for a higher interest rate, lied to me so I would purchase stuff like extended warranty and gap insurance. My question is this: Based [...]


Are there any finance companies that will give me a start up business loan?

Tall Lady asked: Does anyone know some finance companies other than banks that will help with a business start up loan for my retail store?


What is a good SUNY College, which offers Finance major?

Jack asked: I’m currently in a State University of New York College. I’m planning to transfer out into another college. I need to figure out what college to go. My major is finances (Business). I do not want to graduate and have a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance; however I would like to have [...]


What are some books about personal finance that have changed your life and caused you to be more successful?

mrp_dkc asked: If there was one book or a few books about personal finance such as “Rich Dad, poor dad” and “Think and grow rich” that really changed your life into understanding money and investing what are they ?
I mean if there was a book that really explained stuff and made it clear about investing [...]