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John F. Wasik is the author of "The Debt-Free Degree" and 14 other books, including "Keynes's Way to Wealth." He is a regular contributor to The New York Times and blogs for Forbes.com. He writes and speaks about financial topics across the country.

John’s Recent Stories

Economy Dec 20

Column: If Tesla was the real visionary, why does Edison get all the glory?

He’s our Leonardo, the Shakespeare of invention.

Economy Oct 02

Column: Saddled with student loans? Beware of online debt relief firms

What can be done to effectively aid the two-thirds of graduates who leave school with an average $30,000 in debt?…

Economy Sep 30

How to pick the right college while avoiding debt

Choose an affordable college, but beware, it's not as simple as checking the price tag.

Making Sen$e Sep 29

Beating back the college debt beast before it beats you

You can conquer the student debt beast by saving early and often — if you’re in a position to do so.

Economy Jan 16

What Keynes can teach middle class investors

John Maynard Keynes is often associated with government intervention, but his investment strategy reveals a die-hard capitalist, argues John Wasik.

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