I dearly love mythology, but I’m not so fond of false beliefs, particularly as applied to the U.S. armed forces. Herewith, then, I present: Top Five Annoying Mythconceptions About the Military

People join the military out of desperation when they don’t know what else to do.
Grrrr. Wrong. So wrong. Recruiting statistics show that people join the military in order to pursue a combination of goals, including service to country, personal development, to learn career skills, and to get an education.
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When applying for student loans, it’s so important for prospective college students to calculate their finances as best they can to receive the appropriate funding. From tuition and books to room and board, living expenses and food, students should make sure to secure the funds they actually will need to get them through each semester at college.

By applying for the correct amount, students won’t find themselves in a bind or get themselves into a credit card nightmare.

Way too many college students these days get into big trouble with credit cards. It’s unfortunate that students too inexperienced to know better receive enticing credit card offers in the mail. Usually when a credit card offer looms over a student, it’s like dangling a carrot in front of a rabbit. The student grabs the credit card offer without thinking ahead. Credit cards oftentimes appear to be a quick fix or a type of “free money,” and they then become the remedy students think they need.

Student Loans versus Credit Cards

If anything, it’s the opposite. Like student loans, credit card debt must be paid back. There’s a huge difference though. Student loans usually are taken out with fixed interest rates, depending on the type of loan and a students’ credit rating, amount of loan, repayment terms, etc. (more…)