Book description
Named one of the best books of 2021 by NPRNew York Times Bestseller and a New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice pick"Masterly . . .represents an extraordinary achievement: It is comprehensive and detailed without being tedious, practical without being banal, impeccably well judged and unusually rigorous."--Daniel Markovits, New York Times Book Review"Ron Lieber is a gift."--Scott Galloway The hugely popular New York Times Your Money columnist and author of the bestselling The Opposite of Spoiled offers a deeply reported and emotionally honest approach to the biggest financial decision families will ever make: what to pay for college--a decision made even more confusing because of the Covid-19 pandemic.Sending a teenager to a flagship state university for four years of on-campus living costs more than $100,000 in many parts of the United States. Meanwhile, many families of freshmen attending selective private colleges will spend triple--over $300,000. With the same passion, smarts, and humor that infuse his personal finance column, Ron Lieber offers a much-needed roadmap to help families navigate this difficult and often confusing journey. Lieber begins by explaining who pays what and why and how the financial aid system got so complicated. He also pulls the curtain back on merit aid, an entirely new form of discounting that most colleges now use to compete with peers.While price is essential, value is paramount. So what is worth paying extra for, and how do you know when it exists in abundance at any particular school? Is a small college better than a big one? Who actually does the teaching? Given that every college claims to have reinvented its career center, who should we actually believe? He asks the tough questions of college presidents and financial aid gatekeepers that parents don't know (or are afraid) to ask and summarizes the research about what matters and what doesn't.Finally, Lieber calmly walks families through the process of setting financial goals, explaining the system to their children and figuring out the right ways to save, borrow, and bargain for a better deal. The Price You Pay for College gives parents the clarity they need to make informed choices and helps restore the joy and wonder the college experience is supposed to represent.
Silver Rose
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Fire Feline
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Forger
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Chlorine
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Blackfire
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WanderWord
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Miss Lucky
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Video Game Heroine
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SubWoof330
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Forger
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Black Firefly
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Star Jammer
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Rink Ruler
Precise controls on ListenBook give me complete command over my audio playback. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. Simplifying audiobook adventures โ this app's ease of use is a delight. The app is so user-friendly. Even my grandma can use it!
Bowie
Integration with Apple CarPlay has made long road trips so much more enjoyable. Audiobooks on this app have made me look forward to my long commutes. Audiobooks made easy โ this app's functionality is truly a gift. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is an innovative way to make each audiobook unique. Perfect for listening to educational content. Highly recommend!
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Burst Nibbler
Binaural audio processing really helps reduce fatigue. AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks. Great feature!
Devil Bread
Unparalleled support for CarPlay and Apple Watch means I can take my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. I love how this app makes my daily commute a journey through literature. ๐ Unveiling the joy of reading once again โ this app is my gateway to literary wonders! ๐๐ ListenBook is my constant companion during workouts. The controls are so easy to use. The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together.
Fatsy Bear
The chapters feature on ListenBook enhances my audiobook exploration โ it's like flipping through pages. With this app, my audiobook library is organized and accessible, making my reading journey effortless.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience