Cryptocurrency is a hot topic these days, with tech gurus and novices alike getting in the game in hopes of scoring major profits. The concept behind this revolutionary technology and monetary system is compelling, but does it really deserve all the hype?

If you're not sure whether to make the next move as a crypto miner or investor, you're certainly not alone. Several noteworthy risks accompany today's crypto endeavors, so it's unwise to enter this often-complex world without at least a basic understanding of how it works and where pitfalls might exist.

A master's degree has become an increasingly valuable asset for professionals in various fields today. There's no question that a program for graduates is a major life commitment that requires varying but substantial measures of energy, time, money, and self-motivation.

The term “investing” can feel like a daunting thing meant for men in suits with thousands to stash. In reality, people can build wealth by developing good habits of saving up money every month—even if they can only start with a few dollars. And, in today’s world, investing can all be done from the comfort of your home, right on the convenient screen of your nearest online device.

Could the job of your dreams also be a job with a steady paycheck, even when the economy is at its rockiest? Here are several exciting careers with solid job security and competitive wages:

1. Psychologist

The stigma of mental health is quickly changing, and, many now equate the mental and emotional treatments provided by psychologists to the physical concerns handled by physicians.

There’s no doubt that those with a finance degree have plenty of options when it comes to careers. There are many different work environments that are in need of finance professionals, from the private sector to government agencies to banking institutions and everything in between. The roles they fill are varied, including the management and analysis of things like investments, financial planning, risk assessment, credit, loans, and the list goes on.

When we last caught up with Samantha Kim ’11 ’16 in 2017, the MMA enthusiast and recent MBA – Finance grad was stepping into the corporate ring for the first time. Now with a new degree under her belt, the gloves were off.

With fear over the spread of COVID-19 sweeping the nation, many people have been affected in one way or another. In the recent weeks with news changing daily, we have heard a lot from both our current and prospective students asking if financial aid will be impacted. In hopes of easing some nerves, we have asked Michelle Doss, a financial planner for the Johnson & Wales College of Online Education, about the most common questions she has been receiving in hopes of giving our students some clarity.

What to do with this “Black Swan?” No, not the Natalie Portman movie.

Author and professor Nassim Taleb suggests Black Swans are events characterized by a surprise that has a major impact. In the investment world, we are living in a Black Swan with a volatile investment market surprised by COVID-19, which has impacted the market value considerably.

“I don’t do numbers!”