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

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 them an arm and a leg to put their children through school. While it would cost a considerable sum [...]

Don’t Let the State Take Ownership of Your Property

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In the days of feudal England and maybe before, rulers and governments have believed that it’s in the best interest of society (in other words, themselves) that no property ever go unowned and unprofitable. Thus, they decided to take ownership of any property that is otherwise unclaimed or abandoned. Upon [...]

In a Short Time, $5 Can Become $100 or More

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A couple of weeks ago, I read the story of a lady who built up a $12,000 savings account just by saving her $5 bills. Since I have such a taste for experimentation, I decided to try this out for myself and I have to say I’m surprised with the results.
First [...]

Soda or Debt Freedom?

I have a sweet tooth to be reckoned with. I’m talking a serious sweet tooth.  It’s the majority of the reason behind my weight gain over the last 10 years.
Of all my sugary weaknesses, ice cream probably ranks at the top.  My current favorite is vanilla ice cream with chocolate chips, but I have been [...]