Buying a House Is More Than Just a Financial Transaction

A few of my fellow personal finance bloggers have either recently bought a house or are in the process of trying to buy one. That spurred me to think about when I bought my current house two years ago and the thought process I’ve gone through while debating whether to finish my basement. [...]

Don’t Let Yourself Get Gouged

As I was driving into work yesterday, I noticed the gas station that I pass had raised their price to $4.39/gal, up from $3.99 the night before. Then, by the time I was driving back home, the price had settled back to $4.09. Now, the Illinois Attorney General is looking into possible price [...]

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 [...]