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Straight from High School to College?

Is it a good idea to go straight from high school to college? Many young people I know have chosen to take a year’s break and defer their college or university for a year and do one of two things. I’ll talk about one today and the other in my next education blog. Sometimes finances play a part and the parents may not have enough money to pay for college without some assistance. So some young people will work for twelve months in any job they can find to help get a little money saved towards that. I have friends … Continue reading →

Frugal is not a Dirty Word

Many people shy away from words like thrifty and frugal. These terms do not necessarily mean stingy, tight, or miserly. They mean that a person is careful with money, and most of the time it’s not a matter of wanting to be “cheap,” it’s a matter of necessity. For many families, making ends meet is a struggle. The money manager has to be frugal to make sure the family is able to survive. This is especially true for families with only one income. However, “surviving” does not mean that a family has to feel like they are just getting by. … Continue reading →