It turns out that the Team USA Olympic uniforms are made in China, and that is creating all kinds of outrage about offshoring of different U.S. industries. This is, of course, big news in China, where the story is that Americans should be grateful that our economy has evolved beyond garment work. Certainly, America’s strength… [Read More]
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What the hey? Day trading in a 401(k)?
From the department of Very Bad Ideas comes this: day trading in a 401(k) account. Oh, where does one begin? First, let me say that day trading is a fine way for the right people to make money. It takes a certain temperament, though, and not everyone has it. I would never recommend that anyone… [Read More]
Paying for College: Some Miscellaneous Links
For your information, here are some different links that have more information on college admissions and finances: Student figures out how to go to college for free. Here are some great tips on finding and applying for grants and scholarships from someone who managed to go to college for free. Yes, she had to work… [Read More]
Don’t Buy Cell Phone Insurance
Here’s some easy money-saving advice: don’t buy cell phone insurance. Instead, hang on to your old phone, and have service switched to that if something happens to the new one. As an added bonus, certain members of your household may be so mortified by the phone they are stuck carrying that they will learn to… [Read More]
Paying for College: What It Actually Costs
College is expensive, yes, but the financial aid at some schools is incredibly generous. It’s tough for a family to figure out whether a particular college is affordable or not. Many colleges quote a high tuition price, but then you look into the data and find out that hardly anyone pays that. The US Department… [Read More]
