Ask anyone what the important rules of money are, and likely they’ll be able to give you several maxims that at least sound like they are good advice. Unfortunately, many people are walking around following rules that really don’t apply anymore — if they ever did. The subject of personal finance seems to attract old [...]
Tax season is upon us. If you haven’t yet received your tax forms, you will be getting them soon. Getting a refund is exciting, but many treat it as though they won some sort of prize. Some decide to go and spend their refund on a big vacation or on a new entertainment system, but [...]
One of the big issues debated recently is whether or not a four-year degree is worth the cost. The cost of education continues to rise at a pace that outstrips inflation — and definitely outstrips wage growth. But why is education so expensive? There are various explanations for the rising cost of a higher education, [...]
I live in a metro area where many people wouldn’t dream of sending their children to public schools. It’s simply not an option that they would consider despite the high price of private schools (between $6,000-20,000 in my area). After all, the schools in my area are notorious for low test scores and discipline problems, [...]
Being an economics major, I was well-prepared to handle my own finances. But budgeting wasn’t a walk in the part for me either, as I had to experiment before I found the right system. Don’t wait to experiment. Start tracking your dollars now. I didn’t have a lot to manage when I first started counting [...]
Year after year, many Americans are thrilled to receive a huge refund check from Uncle Sam after they’ve filed their taxes. I’m as excited as the next person to receive a wad of unexpected cash, but I also know that by getting a big refund from the IRS, I’ve basically given the government an interest-free [...]
