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College Cost Reduction Act and Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Employees
Public service employment is a topic I haven't covered much of. This weekend I spent some time attempting to sort out my financial situation in light of my soon-to-be-in-repayment student…
The emergence of bling: race, wealth and twentysomething entitlement
'œAppearances are often deceiving.' '“ Aesop What types of consumer goods symbolize higher income? Items observed by others: such as clothing, cars, and jewelry. Who spends more on these items?…
Seven Financial Things I’d Do If I Were Starting Over
The personal finance blogosphere is teeming lately with book reviews and tips for folks who are just starting out in the world of personal finance. Trent over at The Simple…
Free Debt Reduction at a Price
I had read a question a while ago that asked if anyone had tried many of the 'debt into wealth' programs that are sold via radio, tv and online. I…
Should You Choose Extended Payment Plan or Put on Credit Card?
I was recently signing up for a new program with one of my long term service providers. This person changed their offerings, pricing, and packaging so I had to do…
The Education Bug And The On-Going Graduate School Debate
John recently pointed out that Queercents folks are experiencing an education bug. I found the cure for said bug: 20 years of school. On Facebook I recently noted that I'm…
A Student Loan Prepayment Plan, and Other Small Miseries
Don't even talk to me about those resolutions I posted. You'd think it was halfway through the year, how much has changed in a month: I changed vacation plans and…
Financial Complexities of a Troupled Household
A trouple is a three way couple in a long-term relationship and they have financial challenges just like people who co-mingle finances in a traditional marriage or domestic partnership. Watch…
When Debt Means Happiness: Avoiding Burnout
Moorea pointed out in a recent post on going to beauty school that a recession is the perfect time to take out a student loan. Still, it hurt when I…
Beating Post Holiday Buyer’s Remorse
If you're like millions of consumers who overstretched during the holiday purchase frenzy, you are starting to feel the pangs of buyer's remorse as the credit card bills start to…