TMM Reach out
As we go on with our daily lives we sometimes become so wrapped up in things we forget what issues are at hand. Kristin and I have been blogging about subjects that pertain to us in our current lives but that is not the goal of the site. Subjects that we deal with may be [...]
College Rejection
By now most of you have heard back from the colleges that you applied to. Unfortunately there are going to be a lot of students this year who find out that they were not accepted to any college.
For some, it may be welcome news because they did not want to go to college in the [...]
9 Ways for CS students to earn extra money
Being in college is often synonymous with being flat broke. After tuition, fee’s, books, board and food you find yourself pursuing a degree and broke. What are some ways to make a few extra dollars? What about work experience? What if you could obtain work experience and money while still pursuing a degree? Students who [...]
-->Help with my credit, New site from leading card issuers
A new Web site, called helpwithmycredit.org, was developed by the credit
card industry to help consumers out. The site promises to help you manage
your debt; communicate better with your credit card companies, and will
hook you up with accredited credit counselors. Help With My Credit(SM) is a
resource provided by leading credit card issuers and payments networks to
raise [...]
Town Hall For Hope is 1 Week Away
Are you aware of Town Hall For Hope? We are 1 week away from this event! April 23, 2009, 8:00 p.m. EDT / 7:00 p.m. PDT. Town Hall for Hope is your opportunity to sit down with people in your community for a nationwide town hall meeting led by Dave Ramsey. Thousands of venues across [...]
-->The Uninsured
So it goes:
If the uninsured were a political lobbing group, they’d have more members than AARP.
Crazy, right?
Actually, it’s kind of sad. But it’s a true. The Associated Press makes the point that the uninsured are a very large and underrepresented group. Given all the banter in Washington about health care reform, I thought that this [...]
Tax Day Tea Party
There is a great article in the Wall Street Journal about the random “Tea Party” events that have been popping up. They have been all over the United States, such as in major cities like Seattle and Orlando.
Now apparently there is a larger “Tea Party” planned for April 15th - the final day to submit [...]
Is Now the Time to Buy?
I wrote a guest post for QVisory about whether this is the right time to invest in the stock market, or if you should wait.
Key points to consider:
Make your investment decision (to invest, or not to invest… that is the question) based on how much risk you can stomach.
Take “Hot Stock” tips with a grain [...]
Alternative Financial Advisers
lthompso at Beyond Beer Money wrote an excellent article titled How (and why) to Find a Great Financial Advisor. I had to throw my 2 cents into the mix. I will add a word of caution, I’ve never used a financial adviser, nor do I have any plans on doing so. I obtain my information [...]
-->CNN Money- Get the best college financial aid
Accepted to college and applying for financial aid? Gerri Willis from CNN Money assists you with comparing your financial aid offers in his recent article “Get the best college financial aid”
The first item to look for according to Willis is the “Expected Family contribution.” This label outlines the dollar amount your family will be expected [...]
