Friday Link Love - US Labor Day Weekend Edition

We’re coming up on a long weekend here in the United States as we stop working to celebrate the fact we have jobs.  What a curious holiday Labor Day is!
My family will be taking advantage of the extended weekend to visit a local botanical garden that’s hosting a Japanese festival.  I’m eager to spend some [...]

How To Pay For College When You’re On Your Own

Yesterday, I encouraged parents to not pay for their children’s college education. By leaving the simple detail of “how to pay for it” up to you, the student, it lets you take ownership and responsibility for your education and your own future. But without Mom and Dad and maybe Grandma doling out the [...]

Don’t Pay Your Children’s College Tuition If You Want Them to Succeed

If you’re looking for ways to pay your way through college, take a look at this follow-up article for some ideas.
A college education can be invaluable in today’s society. Nearly every parent wants their children to go to college so they can get a high-paying career but many think that it’s going to cost [...]

A Better Snowball Method Spreadsheet

Way back when, I tried my hand at creating a spreadsheet to help with figuring out how to drive down your debt using the snowball method. Admittedly, it had some problems and was really only good for my own use, in the end.
But today, I came across a post on The Consumerist that linked [...]