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Joanna Nesbit

Bellingham

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PNW #journalist & #contentmarketing writer: higher ed, personal finance, parenting | @Money @wapo @USNewsEducation @CollegeXpress #ASJA

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  • 1 month ago | usnews.com | Joanna Nesbit |LaMont Jones |LaMont Jones

    Key Takeaways: Networking is a key skill of people successful in business. Cultivating relationships can help you before, during and after B-school. There are many fun ways to network. The education you receive in business school is important, but the network you build before and while in B-school will also pay dividends down the road.

  • 2 months ago | wsj.com | Joanna Nesbit

    Affording college may feel daunting with today's costs. The average 2024-25 published price for an in-state university is $11,610 per year, and $43,350 at a private college, according to the . Add on expenses like housing, meals and books, and going away to college may feel impossible. But most students don't pay the sticker price. Many qualify for need-based aid, merit scholarships or both. Your first choice might be out of reach, but another college option could be attainable.

  • Jan 21, 2025 | credible.com | Joanna Nesbit

    Student loans are often denied due to issues like bad credit, incomplete applications, or failing to meet eligibility requirements. If denied a federal student loan, you can appeal, regain eligibility by meeting requirements, or explore other aid options through your state and school. For private loan denials, focus on improving your credit score, applying with a cosigner, or seeking alternative funding like scholarships and grants.

  • Dec 10, 2024 | edvisors.com | Joanna Nesbit

    The Federal Reserve approved its second federal interest rate cut on Nov. 7, and that’s good news. The rate range now sits at 4.5% to 4.75%. More cuts are expected in 2025, but how many and by how much remains to be seen. An interest rate reduction means the Federal Reserve feels confident about the economy, and inflation is trending downward. But what does it mean on the ground for Gen Z? The news is variable. Here’s what to understand.

  • Dec 9, 2024 | aarp.org | Joanna Nesbit

    Getty Images Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In all my years of sporty pursuits, I had never had knee issues. Ankle sprains, many. Muscle strains, yep. But my knees were always reliable, until I reached my later 50s, and one summer morning, I felt a twinge during an easy jog with a friend.

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Joanna Nesbit
Joanna Nesbit @joannanesbit
1 Nov 24

This is a horrific story (there are more!), and I worry for my young adult daughter's future in this country. @tedcruz @GregAbbott_TX -- your restrictive laws are causing devastating harm to families. https://t.co/n1OYPYSVAJ @propublica

Joanna Nesbit
Joanna Nesbit @joannanesbit
1 Oct 24

Direct admissions is really taking off this year. My latest for @Money on how it works. Big TY to sources at these places: @NicheColleges @CommonApp @WhittierCollege @unevadareno @CSCUnews #directadmission #collegeadmission #financialaid https://t.co/IH2gkQPm0q

Joanna Nesbit
Joanna Nesbit @joannanesbit
12 Sep 24

My latest piece for @USNewsEducation. Big TY to my sources: @SLSVCoalition, @fairerelections and @JenMcAndrew at @TischCollege. Such great work being done to reduce barriers for student voters. https://t.co/vB3LK36DdL