Archive for June, 2009

Tour a College Before Enrolling »

It is important to always tour a college before enrolling in it.  The brochure is meant to tempt you, not to necessarily give you a complete picture of what life on campus is like.  Also, there are other things to consider than what is in the sales brochure — what the area around campus is [...]

Uncluttered Homes Sell More Quickly »

The real estate market is starting to bounce back but it’s still not a great time to try to sell your home. If you need to sell your home right now then you are going to want to do all that you can to make the home appealing to buyers. One of the easiest things [...]

Why I Switched to Just a Cell Phone »

It was when I was a college student that I switched to having just a cell phone — no land line at all.
One of the main reasons was because as a college student, I didn’t have a whole lot of money to pay my bills, and therefore I couldn’t afford both a cell phone and [...]

My Grandmother’s Estate »

After my grandmother passed away, I was devastated.  We were very close and I can remember spending countless afternoons with her growing up, sharing stories, and having a great time.  She was not only an inspiration to me, but one of the heroes in my life.  She will be sorely missed.
But unlike most of my [...]

Taking Classes Online »

One of the most frustrating aspects of my adult life is that no matter where I work, it never seems like I am able to get ahead.  When I do have some extra money, something always seems to come up, and sucks the money away from me.
So, I have decided that I am going to [...]