Ivory Tower had a limited theatrical run this summer. I caught it the day it was in Chicago. The DVD and on-demand versions will be available later this month. The documentary raises a few interesting questions: what should college be, and how much should it cost? One key problem is that if the price is too high,… [Read More]
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The middle-class squeeze and the frugal economy
Consumer spending represents 69% of U.S. GDP. That number includes spending on health care and education as well as spending on purses and shoes, and it’s big. The way to get ahead financially is to live on less money than you earn and get a return that beats inflation. In one sense, it’s very easy…. [Read More]
Blog? I have a blog?
I’m not entirely sure where this summer went, nor what happened to the momentum from the Blogathon. But here’s a pretty picture of the Chicago skyline!
Strategic planning, frugal living, and early retirement
I think a lot about what to do with this blog, just as I think a lot about what to do with work in general. There are fewer good opportunities for writers these days, and sometimes, it seems like there is nothing new to say. So what do I do? Like so many writers, I’m… [Read More]
Payday loan are terrible, horrible, and no good
One of the big problems with personal finance is that there are a lot of people out there who are making money off of those who can least afford it. As the bankers like to say, those who do not understand compound interest are doomed to pay it. Among the worst offenders are payday lenders. John Oliver has… [Read More]
