Trying to Get a Handle ...

From what we’ve discussed previously, there seems to be two main issues related to college being worth the cost as follows: Should everyone go to college in the first place? In other words, is it worth it for everyone no matter what the circumstances? For a person who is trying to...

The Obamas Know How to ...

Let me start by saying that I do not want to make this a political post. So please try to focus on the finances we’re going to discuss. It seems that no matter if I highlight a Republican or a Democrat in talking about money, things often degrade to politics. I’m hoping we...

10 Reasons to Work Part...

US News lists ten reasons to work part-time in retirement . Of the ten, here are the three I like the most (and I think make me most want to keep working into retirement): Your brain and body will be healthier. Several studies indicate that people who work after retirement live longer,...

Six Steps to Saving Mon...

One of the ways to save (big!) money on college is to go to a community college for the first two years of schooling, get the basic courses out of the way, then transfer to a well-known “name brand” school for the last two years. You end up graduating from the second school,...

Costco Debate: Is Colle...

Does anyone read the Costco Connection — the free magazine the retailer mails to members and offers free in its stores? I always pick one up whenever I’m in the store (I’m in a group plan at work and the main account holder, the company, gets mailed a magazine). I...

Reader Profile: Henry a...

The following is the latest post on my new “Reader Profiles” series. Each post in this series details the financial situation and challenges of an FMF reader. The purpose of this series is to help us all identify with people like us (in similar situations — not all will...

Money Commandment #7...

The book The 10 Commandments of Money: Survive and Thrive in the New Economy lists money commandment #7 as follows: The old-school rules: Not everybody needs a college degree to get ahead. There are plenty of good-paying, secure jobs for people with high school diplomas. The bubble...

Government Small Busine...

We’ve all seen the screaming headlines on Internet search engine results pages or late night TV infomercials: Free Money From the Government! Or Government Has Millions of Dollars in Grants for Women-Owned Businesses! And while these ads are tempting to believe, the reality is that...

Southwest Airlines Rapi...

Southwest Airlines is one of those companies that you either love or hate. Unlike all the major airlines, they offer only economy seating and no seat assignments. They are not concentrated in major metropolitan areas, and offer free checked bags and no re-booking fees. It used to be that...

What to Do in College t...

With college tuition rates on the rise, it comes as no surprise that many people are concerned about the value of a university degree and education . One can easily end up finishing a four-year degree with tens of thousands of dollars of debt in student loans . Even if you have some of...