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Conduct a Cost/BenefitAnalysis : Do the potential benefits derived from the decision justify the expected costs? What if the costs exceed projections, and the benefits fall short of projections? What would your family think of your decision?
Our cost-benefitanalysis finds that on average a college degree offers better returns than the stock market,” the researchers explain. So, despite concerns, the study suggests that, for most people, investing in a college education still pays off in the long run.
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