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[ Higher Education (University +) ] Open Question : Law school for a JD or graduate school for an MBA?

I graduated last June with a BSc in finance and have yet to dive into the finance world and find a job. I went to a good university and graduated with a GPA higher than 3.0, made the dean’s list a few quarters, and was involved in a student finance association. I have absolutely no experience that I can add onto my resume other than one internship I had during my schooling and years of retail. I do have outstanding debt due to student loans as well, but it’s nothing outrageous. I know I want to get a higher education, but I’m not sure which route to take. It’s extremely disheartening to be out of school for almost a year and having no relative full time experience. This got me thinking about options. Law school came into mind because I have been told that I’m very articulate, have a strong voice, and I personally consider myself a great conversationalist and public speaker. To me, it sounds like I’d be a good fit as some type of Lawyer, generally speaking. I would like to know what route makes sense to take and the pros and cons of each. Is it easier to score high on the LSAT versus the GMAT? I have been told that getting into a top tier school for either law or an MBA does matter as far as job prospects/availability. I am at a fork in the road and would really like to figure out which path to take so I can finally begin my career. I also am under the impression that going to law school or getting an MBA will cost a high amount of money. So I would definitely be in more debt than I already am. Any and all advice to help me decide would be greatly appreciated.

[ Singles & Dating ] Open Question : my boyfriend implicated me in a crime to be vindictive, what now?

1 month ago i was with my friend who stole a drink and some candy from Walmart. the loss prevention guy stopped us both and told us we would both be arrested. i was pissed because i didn’t do anything but he told us point blank we’d both be arrested and we left the store and didn’t go with him. the loss prevention guy got her license plate number. i went home and called my boyfriend and told him what happened. i also told him i was upset and couldn’t hang out with him that night. he said to me “you’re lying, you just don’t want to hang out with me” then he called the police station in my town and implicated me in the crime, told them my friends name and that i was present and deserved to be punished the the fullest extent of the law and gave them my address. i was called after that and told a warrant was out for my arrest and i needed to turn myself in. i did and i was arrested on the spot and had to pay 40 dollars to bail myself out, we were both charged with petty theft from walmart regardless of if she took it we were both charged. i am a new nurse and “petty theft” is considered a crime of moral turpitude which means I’m going to have my nursing license stripped by the board of nursing and ill never be able to work under my license. so I’m 30k in debt from college for a career that i can’t ever work a day of and i can’t even get student loans to go back to college for another degree. i hired a lawyer for 1500 to try and get the case dismissed. however chances are it won’t be dismissed as i am clearly seen on camera walking out with her while she had the soda and candy in her hand. I’m mortified. yes, i made a bad decision to be there with her but i didn’t know she had intent to steal and she’s not even a bad person, she just wasn’t thinking straight. now she hates my boyfriend also because he implicated us both……….. am i wrong to be mad that he called the cops on me out of spite? or do i deserve it for being at the wrong place and the wrong time and being knowledgable of a crime?

[ Personal Finance ] Open Question : I am thinking about filing bankruptcy. .I need advice?

I have 130,000 of debt. Most of it is medical bills (100,000) . If i include student loans, i have 230,000 worth of debt. My husband and i include together is 2,600 for gross income. i am only filing and not him. How do i calculate my chapter 13 payments? My attorney told me i have to pay 500 a month. that’s a lot and he said im not eligible for chapter 7. Is it possible that i can file my own bankruptcy and negotiate for a smaller payment?