Walker: Finance service industry demands non-traditional job recruitment methods
When many people think of jobs in finance, they picture a silken red carpet that leads to offices made of gold and untold perks. It… Read more »
Writer archives: Fran Walker
Walker: Snapchat founder should not decline potential fortune with Facebook buyout
Only a few days ago, 23-year-old co-founder and CEO of Snapchat Evan Spiegel turned down $3 billion from Facebook. Almost immediately, newspapers and the Internet… Read more »
Walker: Protests following Twitter IPO launch signal greater issue of income inequality
It’s not uncommon to see many protestors pop up at large companies during earning seasons when financial results are announced and expected business outcomes are… Read more »
Walker: College students should not view returning home after college as mistake
For many people, attending and graduating college represents the ultimate coming-of-age experience that marks independence. The typical pathway begins with high school or the earning… Read more »
Walker: Investors destructively base financial decisions off emotional reasoning
“You don’t understand,” said a young lady, eyes glowing, “This isn’t a company…it’s a lifestyle.” Many others echoed her sentiments, as a member of Whitman’s… Read more »
Walker: Obamacare could place financial burden on young adults
The Affordable Care Act places an unknown financial burden on young citizens. Nearly a month after its availability, it is still difficult to take an… Read more »
Walker: Despite shutdown of site, Silk Road's currency may prove new financial rule of order
It reads like a thriller novel. A young man finds a way to organize a big segment of the U.S. drug trade. In a matter… Read more »
Walker: Smart, cautious approach to investments could prevent potential for double dip recession
There is an old saying that goes, “Things will get worse before they get better.” Despite news outlets that constantly tout recovery, many think that… Read more »
Walker: Students should follow passions but realize this does not sacrifice financial stability
“What do you desire? What makes you itch? What would you do if money were no object?” This quote is from this year’s viral YouTube… Read more »
Walker: Despite common belief, Wall Street is necessary for country to properly function
Today, many consider Wall Street evil, corporations greedy and bankers soulless. Since the great recession, the entire financial system has become synonymous with wrongdoers. Meanwhile,… Read more »
Walker: Students should learn spending, saving habits now to prepare for future retirement
Sipping umbrella garnished fruity drinks in a beach chair with beautiful scenery off some costal island. Traveling through the Amazon rainforest on a zip line.… Read more »
Walker: Decline in credit card ownership among undergraduates holds long-term benefits
Fewer undergraduates than ever have credit cards, and it’s a good thing. At the beginning of the school year, as either a new or returning… Read more »
Walker: Current proposals to solve financial burden of higher education are not enough
There is a dark financial cloud looming on the horizon for future and past college graduates alike, and the current proposals to solve the expense… Read more »
