If you are looking to get a college degree, the odds are that you’ve been told at least one of several half-truths that could lead you down the path of unemployment,unfulfillment, financial hardship or all of the above. Keep in…
Month: September 2011
Pursuit of a College Degree Increases Your Risk of Bankruptcy
When you take on any debt, you are taking on a risk and a college education is no different. CNN Money recently noted that bankruptcies of college graduates was on the rise and the concern is that college loan debt…
Frugality is a Means, Not an End
I’ve been remodeling the second floor of my house for three years now. If I had some sage wisdom for someone starting out from scratch it would be that the right tool can save you time and headaches. That’s why…
Why This is Smart Family Finance; Not Simple Family Finance
In many ways, I work against finance simplification, but for good reason. Nearly a week ago, Eric J.Nisall of DollarVersity said something to me in a comment that was prolific and resulted in a lot of rethinking about this…
Frugal Tips That Don’t Save You Money
This is a guest post written by Corey at 20’s Finances. He writes about personal finances for those who want to save money and also gives suggestions to plan for the future. Do you want creative ways to save money?…
Are You Ready to Be Your 20-Something’s Financial Advisor?
Like it or not, parents; you’ve got the job! PNC Bank’s recent study on 20-Something’s financial independence revealed an interesting statistic. Parents were listed as the most common source of financial information for 20-somethings. On average, 34% of 20-Somethings relied…
Georgetown Study: What are the Odds of a High School Graduate Out-Earning Someone With a College Degree?
For those that choose not to go to college, the odds are worse than a roll of a die. In high school, when I tried to talk a close friend into going to college, he informed me that “(name redacted) doesn’t have a college degree…
