Infographic by Sallie Mae College Answer Sallie Mae had this interesting infographic on how parents feel about their kids going to college. And notice that they are excited. That’s cool – it’s a big adventure, and that’s a great thing. Of course, only one in three families feels financially prepared for college, for all sorts… [Read More]
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Paying for College: Some Links of Interest
Here’s a few stories around the Internet about college admissions and costs: The Washington Monthly Annual College Guide has rankings of colleges looking at which colleges give students the most for their money. It’s a really interesting perspective. US News and World Report has more on the mystery of textbook costs. I don’t get the… [Read More]
A Shoutout for Emma Johnson’s new blog, WealthySingleMommy.com
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]
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]
