All Entries in the "College" Category
The Simple Dollar Reading Guide: Prison Made of Plastic
Every Sunday morning for the next few months, I’m going to “riff” on a chapter from my book, The Simple Dollar: how one Man Wiped Out His Debts and Achieved the Life of His Dreams by reflecting on particular pieces of it that I’ve had further reflections on or particularly excite me, including some elements [...]
Are You Still Contributing to Your IRA?
I’m amazed at how quickly this year has gone by. the heatwave reminds me it’s summer, but I can’t believe we’re in the last week of July.
I’m a bit late, but I usually like to check my IRA asset allocation and see if I need to make any adjustments to contributions. I made a few [...]
Ten Big Mistakes #1: Student Loans as Lifestyle Support
Along my financial journey in life, I made a great number of mistakes. In this ten part series which runs from July 19 to July 30, I’m going to focus on ten of my worst mistakes and the difficulties and successes I’ve had in overcoming those mistakes.
I financed an unnecesary lifestyle in college with extra [...]
Four job strategies for the class of 2009
Yes, it’s tough out there. If you’re getting ready to graduate, you’ve no doubt heard, and been thoroughly depressed by, the dire statistics: the National Association for Colleges and Employers has reported that campus hiring is down (after rising annually since 2003) by 22% this year, and many college career counselors say it’s worse than [...]
Ten Big Mistakes #2: Career Choices Based Solely on Earnings
Along my financial journey in life, I made a great number of mistakes. In this ten part series which runs from July 19 to July 30, I’m going to focus on ten of my worst mistakes and the difficulties and successes I’ve had in overcoming those mistakes.
I chose a career path for the money instead [...]
Gulf of Mexico storm threat stokes oil price
Hurricane fears help lift the Reuters Jefferies CRB index to its highest level since mid-June, with energy prices leading the recovery
Gulf of Mexico storm threat stokes oil price
What is Cool Around the Web
Here are the 15 top reads for this weekend:
1. let me start by letting you know that GPT has been included in the Carnival of Personal Finance ? Gettin? Hot in here Edition2. the Financial Blogger says that it’s Time for the Mortgage! here are what needs to be done to get approved for the [...]
How To Talk Yourself Out Of Unnecessary Buys
The moment before you make the final decision on whether or not to make a questionable purchase, your money makes one last plea to stay in your wallet rather than be traded for something superfluous.
Well-Heeled Blog deals out some tips on how to psyche yourself out from making purchases that will lead to buyer’s [...]
How Big Should Your Emergency Fund Be?
last month I announced some changes to my Savings Snowball, including dropping the goal for my Emergency Fund from $10,000 to $5,000. no one said anything about that, so it must not have been a huge controversy. But I don?t find myself especially comfortable with either of those numbers. why? because nailing down how [...]
8 Ways to Put Cash in Your Pocket Now
As a college student, I had to watch my money carefully. I was on a very fixed income and had to make sure that I had enough to pay my bills, take care of school expenses, and hopefully have a little bit of fun money.
If you’re living on a shoe string budget, here are some [...]