Growing up my parents were big fans of Dave Ramsey and his philosophy of getting out debt as quick as possible. When I graduated college and started making my student loan payments that philosophy stuck with me and I tried to make extra $50-$100 a month payments, which severely cut into my pizza and beer […]
My Strategy to Affording College During A Generation of Student Debt
If you plan to enter college soon, then you are probably on the lookout for ways to fund your education. Your first thought may be about student loans. While student loans are helpful, they place you in deep debt when you graduate. If you want to skip the debt, then you should start thinking about […]
The Steps of Funding Your Higher Education
As you prepare to head off to college, you may be crunching numbers and trying to decide whether or not you can actually afford to go. If you worked throughout the summer, you may have a little bit of money saved up, but in reality, college is expensive and it is unlikely that you have […]
Test Your Canadian Voter ID Knowledge
The election is nearly here and the get out the vote contingent is doing their best. We’re curious how well Canadians (and others) know the Voter ID requirements. You can, in fact, vote while wearing a pumpkin on your head. A fellow in Ottawa does it routinely, and it is perfectly legal. Can you vote […]
5 Ways College Students Can Make Money While Studying
With the Internet becoming more and more prevalent in our daily lives, there are now many opportunities to make legitimate money online. In addition, there are also many opportunities that are available on campus. Here are five ways you can earn money while you are still in school: 1. Freelance Writing This is a very […]
Getting Started as a Freelance Writer
Ah, location independence! The dream pursuit of many, and the ticket to cash for others. Stay at home parents, school teachers, students and regular 9-5ers are all fans of the burgeoning freelance writing market. You have the flexibility of working when it works for you (for the most part) and fitting in ways to earn […]
Financial Savvy Grows From an Early Age
Financial education begins at an early age. And though formal finance classes are not part of the school curriculum for most kids; smart parents understand the value of teaching their children the ins and outs of finance, budgeting and investing. Of course, you may be getting ahead of yourself teaching toddlers about isas and pensions, […]
3 Reasons College is Worth the Price
Can you think of any single purchase more expensive than four years at a college or university? And with so many world economies struggling the way that they have over the past couple of decades, the question as to whether or not college is worth the price of tuition must be answered. Some people believe […]
Free Audio Books!
Hi, friends. Quick post today: Amazon is giving away two free audiobooks as part of a FREE 30 day Audible trial (their audiobook site.) That’s pretty darn swell. Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks I love listening to audiobooks (when I bother to download them) on my commute and sometimes at work when I’m […]
3 Reasons You Should Reconsider Private Schooling
If you were asked whether you would prefer that your child attend public or private schools, you could probably respond pretty quickly and certainly – one way or the other. No matter where you fall on the debate, there are some things you might not have considered. Private schools can be expensive. With tuitions ranging […]