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Healthcare IT on the Rise

A high school fascination with technology led Michael Mathias into a fast-paced, fast-growing career in information technology. He soaked up everything he could learn about the field, majoring in computer science at Long Island University and tailoring his coursework around market demands. As chief technology officer for healthcare insurer Aetna Inc., Mathias has now found a career sweet spot by operating in two growth sectors: healthcare and technology.

A 5-Step Plan for Attacking Student Loan Debt

Bryan Mitchell's student loan debt is a combination of money he used for college tuition and fees, estimated at $15,000 per semester. All together, he has two subsidized federal loans (through Sallie Mae) at 6.5% and eight unsubsidized bank loans. Here is a plan for him to attack that debt.

My Money Makeover

To protect yourself from future market turbulence, it’s wise to hold a mix of various funds that own different types of stocks. And don’t forget bond funds, which can deliver lower risk to your portfolio. So, how do you gauge whether your portfolio is equally balanced in terms of the investments it contains—and the amount of your nest egg divided among various types of assets? In this article, you’ll read about investors who, while serious about securing their financial future, are in need of some help when it comes to balancing and properly allocating their holdings in a way that fits with their goals. black enterprise asked financial advisers to evaluate each of these investors’ strategies and suggest ways to navigate today’s uncertain markets.

STEM Spotlight: Technology With Human Sensibilities

STEM Spotlight: Technology With Human Sensibilities

A computer that no one knows how to use is junk. Human centered computing scientists help develop real world interfaces between the technology and the user to help apply the technology to real problems. Juan E. Gilbert, Ph.D. explains how.

The Apprentice 2010: Task 2 Performance Review

Follow along as we offer performance reviews of each task of The Apprentice 2010, with assessments of the candidates, their teams and their project managers. In addition, I will assess the performances of African American candidates Kelly, Gene and Liza for as long as they remain in The Apprentice talent pool.

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