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Edmund Lee

• Gary Becker: How to Survive in an Uncertain Economy

  Nobel Prize-winning economist Gary Becker discusses what makes an employee valuable in today’s workplace — and explains why a liberal arts education is the best asset in a volatile economy. Becker’s initial ideas about human capital were controversial at the time he introduced...

  Articles | Aug 14, 2009

• Can You Get Credit Now?

  Yes, lenders are starting to loosen up. But apply for a mortgage, refinancing, home-equity credit line, car loan, or credit card, and you’ll quickly learn that the credit crunch isn’t over.It’s no secret that the Obama administration, the Fed, and Congress would love nothing more than to...

  Articles | Jul 7, 2009

• Car Loans: New Rules for Buyers

  Banks, car companies, and especially credit unions are now fairly keen to lend if you’re creditworthy and have cash for a down payment. But the rules have changed on trade-ins. Here’s a guide to today’s market for car loans: Credit Availability...

  Articles | Jul 7, 2009

• Daniel Pink: Why Your Human Capital May Be in Jeopardy

  In today’s global economy, workplace expert Daniel Pink argues that many traditionally white-collar skills are becoming commoditized. Here’s why you’d better adjust quickly or see the value of your human capital plummet. In your book, you claim that traditional left-brain approaches to...

  Articles | Jun 16, 2009

• Your Real Net Worth

  Moshe Milevsky, a finance professor at York University, talks about how to take care of your most valuable asset — your human capital. According to Milevsky, this involves evaluating your lifetime earning potential and figuring out whether you’re more like a stock or a bond…There may be no...

  Articles | Mar 5, 2009