Emma Johnson, one of the many wonderful freelance writers I know, has started a new blog called Wealthy Single Mommy, about her life as a divorced mother of two young children. It’s full of financial advice, thoughts on having a great quality of life at home, and observations on dating, custody, and related matters. Check… [Read More]
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Month: August 2012
Travel, Experience, and Snobbery
I love to travel, and I am so fortunate that I have been able to go so many places, see so many great things, and meet so many interesting people. I think that travel gives us perspective on other people and places that can help us all get along better, and it helps us learn… [Read More]
Paying for College: Colleges Do Close, You Know.
We like to think that a college is forever, and some in this world are mighty old. The reality is that it’s a competitive world out there, and that goes for colleges, too. Last week, Morris Brown College announced that it was in danger of foreclosure. The Atlanta institution had taken on too much debt… [Read More]
An Accounting Practice Set
When I was teaching accounting this summer, I put together a Accounting Exercise to get students to practice journal entries. It is attached for anyone looking for extra practice. I have no solution sheet, but if you have questions, ask them here! (Unless, of course, you are a pathetic SEO spammer who wants to post… [Read More]
Paying for College: On Renting Textbooks
Textbooks are crazy expensive, something I’ve written about before. I recently received an email from the folks at eCampus talking about how renting is a great money-saving option, and they sent me numbers comparing textbook costs under different class-list scenarios. It’s too big to show you a picture, but you can check out the spreadsheet:… [Read More]
