Big Money Makes You Poor
A quick windfall sounds like the answer to so many problems. But for some pro athletes, hitting the big time can put them right into the poor house. I’m the first to admit I’m not a sports fan. I’ve probably shared in a few “look at the dumb jocks” comments in my time, but even I was surprised when... >Read More
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5 Things Every College Grad Should Know
Brian Kim's article "5 Things Every College Grad Should Know" is the article I wish I'd read prior to graduating university. Here's a his main points (in bold) followed by my comments:
1) A degree does not entitle you to a job
When I graduated, I somehow had the idea that I would graduate and be handed a job. This belief... >Read More
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Happiness = £42,000?
"What's the price of happiness? For an average Briton, it's a home worth 500,000 pounds and an annual salary of 42,000 pounds, a new study has revealed." (rediff.com Business)
For some perspective, the Global Rich List website tells us that a person earning £42,000 per year (approximately $62,500US) is in the top 1% richest people in the world.
Elsewhere,...... >Read More
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Money Only Does 5 Things
What would you do if you won a million dollars? I’d buy a small house and then hop on the first flight to Australia to meet my nephew. I’d travel, I’d give some away. I would buy more books. I would probably splurge on a really, really nice necklace.
When we think about money we tend to dream or to... >Read More
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Saving and Investing for Life
Crippling student loan debt. Scary words, but a reality for many students.
For some debt is unavoidable. But in many cases the amount of financial burden college and university graduates carry could be reduced with better financial planning.
Recently a particularly egregious case was highlighted by the Wall Street Journal:
When Michelle...... >Read More
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College Finances: Living with an Open Hand
As soon as I was old enough to turn on a light switch, my parents told me electricity cost money. In fact, I soon found out everything costs money.
I remember clearly my first lesson in money management. My grandmother gave me a piggybank for my birthday. The plump porcelain pig with a moronic smile was really a ploy to... >Read More
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Saying 'I Love You' for Less
This is for the frugal romantic. Last Valentine's Day I had $8. I went to the local grocery store and bought gladiolas (the cheapest flowers I could find - but very beautiful). I cut red tissue paper into hearts. I also bought strawberries and grapes. I got out all the photos of the two of us and taped them... >Read More
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A Penny Saved: Ten Painless Ways to Save
In these uncertain economic times, we’re all looking to save a little... >more
Expectations of the Season
What does the Christmas season promise you this year? We all have... >more