Student loans are becoming the signature of our generation as droves of students are graduating with thousands of dollars in debt. At this point, the rising cost of tuition is making once affordable public schools hard to attend without taking on some form of assistance. The numbers prove it, too. According to the Project on […]
I just had my second daughter a week ago, and I forgot how amazing and equally draining a newborn can be. A new baby can make even the most frugal a spendthrift. However, there are three big purchases that I think every new mom should have before or right after the baby comes.
The days are getting longer, the sun is shining brighter, and everyone is thinking about airing out their houses and washing windows. Spring cleaning holds a different meaning for everyone, but usually involves a routine of once-a-year chores, purging, organizing, and refreshing. While you’re doing your spring cleaning around the house this year, don’t forget […]
As a parent, you may be concerned about whether or not your child is becoming spoiled. In this increasingly materialistic and instant-gratification society, it’s difficult to teach our kids the importance of patience and a good work ethic. Nowadays, many nine year olds have cell phones, while years ago I would have been thrilled with a new cassette […]
Congratulations! After searching for what seems like a lifetime, you’re about to finalize your first job after graduating. Or maybe you finally landed the job of your dreams. You couldn’t be more excited…until you get the official offer letter. The salary is lower than what you expected. Do you accept the offer as is, or do you take […]
In an attempt to make college (which is an essential step for most young adults entering the career field) more affordable for everyone, President Obama recently announced his proposal of joint federal and state-funded community college tuition. While the details are still under wraps, the program is loosely based on a current program in Tennessee that […]
