Finding a job is becoming increasingly difficult for those of us without a college education. With almost two thirds of job openings requiring a degree of some kind, a quality education is more necessary than ever. Luckily, students also have more options than ever before. Online education is more affordable and provides students with greater flexibility than traditional courses. Here are a few ways in which online universities can save you money.
Sean Bryant created OneSmartDollar.com in 2011 to help pass along his knowledge of finance and economics to others. After graduating from the University of Iowa with a degree in economics he jumped into the world of finance. Sean has worked on the trade desk for a commodities brokerage firm, he was a project manager at Zacks Investment Research and was a CDO analyst at Bank of America. That being said he brings a good understanding of the finance field to the One Smart Dollar community.
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I have enrolled for an online university. Actually, it is really cheaper than the typical class where you have to attend classes everyday. The online university suits my busy schedule as I have work to do daily. But, what I’d like the most about this set-up is that I have more freedom to work tasks like doing research paper, and the deadlines are not that tight.