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Money Roundup: Job Hunting With Uncle Sam, the True Cost of Refinancing, and More
Friday, November 4th, 2011
Every week I search the web for the best of the best personal finance articles – the ones that can help you spend smarter, invest more successfully, and win with money. Here are my picks for this week. 5 Pitfalls to Avoid During Open Enrollment Season (Main Street). Are your benefit selections on autopilot? Take ... [Read more]
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Money Roundup: 5 Decisions That Greatly Impact Your Financial Success, How to Raise Generous Kids, and More
Friday, September 9th, 2011
Here are my picks for this week’s best personal finance stories from around the web – five from traditional sites and five from bloggers. 5 Ways to Get Rich, Or Poor (via MSN). A great research-based look at five choices that make the biggest difference in our financial success. Education Impacts Work-Life Earnings 5 Times ... [Read more]
Three Golden Rules for Career Success
Monday, February 7th, 2011
Do you remember the fable “The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs”? A couple owned an amazing goose that produced a golden egg every day. But soon one golden egg a day wasn’t enough; they wanted more. Assuming the inside of the bird must be made out of gold, they cut it open only to ... [Read more]
A Degree in Debt
Monday, October 25th, 2010
College seniors who graduated last year owed an average of $24,000 in student loans. That figure, as reported by CNNMoney.com, comes from The Project on Student Debt, which analyzed student loan debt at more than 1,000 public and private four-year schools. Using some common assumptions, paying off $24,000 in student loan debt over 10 years ... [Read more]
Going the Extra Mile
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
I just came back from a weekend trip to Phoenix where I had a chance to do what I love to do: teach a workshop on the practical application of the timeless truths about money. While I went there to teach, I ended up learning quite a bit as well, including some lessons about going ... [Read more]
Learning How to Save for College
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
For anyone trying to figure out the best ways to save for a child’s future college costs, SavingForCollege.com used to be the go-to source of information. However, as reported by Mainstreet.com, Morningstar has become a valuable added source. I can’t say one site is better than the other; both have their advantages. Both offer helpful ... [Read more]
From Community College to Med School
Thursday, April 8th, 2010
If you’re wondering how to help your kids make it through college without a mortgage-size loan, consider the experience of Brittany Blackburn. Her route to a full scholarship at Yale Medical School included stops at two community colleges. According to a WalletPop article, spending the first two years at a community college can make a ... [Read more]
Reshaped by the Recession
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
The Great Recession has impacted all of us. For some, the impact has been painful (think job losses). But the financial downturn also seems to be fostering widespread personal changes that, if they stick, have the potential to improve our lives. U.S. News & World recently summarized some of the key recession-induced changes that researchers ... [Read more]
Keeping Your Economic Engine Tuned
Thursday, January 7th, 2010
USNews.com recently shared 10 career resolutions for the New Year. All were worthwhile ideas, but three really stood out. First, look for something new to learn every day. The “every day” part might be a bit lofty, but I agree with the importance of continuing to learn. Most large employers offer some form of tuition ... [Read more]
The Hard Lessons of a College Education
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
Student loan defaults are rising, according to an article in the Washington Post. A quarter of a million student loans went into default in the Education Department’s most recent period. Some blame high interest rates on student loans. However, a survey by student loan provider Sallie Mae and Gallup identified another factor in the high ... [Read more]
