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Are You Worth a Swimming Pool, Microwave or Beach Ball?

Apple's $110 Billion in Cash Reserves Could Fill More Than 50 Olympic-Sized Swimming Pools -- But What Would Your Net Worth Fill Up?

College? Carry On...

Of course, one key to becoming a higher earner is to get a college degree, which is hardly an inexpensive proposition.

According to FinAid.org, a four-year degree at a private college is currently running about $166,000 (assuming a modest annual cost increase of 5 percent). To store that money in $1 bills, you would need four carry-on suitcases (one per year!). 

Attend a public university in-state and the total cost drops below $74,000, a sum that would fit snugly in just two carry-ons. 

 

  • Sarah Shemkus

    Sarah Shemkus is an award-winning freelance journalist, marketing enthusiast, accomplished baker, occasional globetrotter and total nerd (with a particular fondness for spreadsheets). Most recently, she reported on business and real estate … Read more...