Yes, you can. The catch? You have to go to Germany to get it. You might want to encourage your teens to learn German in case they can take their degree in Germany. Besides the cost of travel and living expenses, costs are zero. If your teen saves money from summer jobs it could really help with living expenses abroad. They can cut their … [Read more...]
Getting that First Job After College
I posted this in May of 2010, and wanted to repost it with the update:Our youngest child graduated from college this past weekend bringing much joy to our family. He goes out looking for a job in an economy that offers many challenges. Yet we are hopeful because he does have that bachelor's degree, and it is in engineering, a field that has … [Read more...]
Don’t Be Flattered by a Broker
In the early days of our marriage we saved a lot of our money for future needs. One thing we saved for was a down payment on a house. Another was a college fund for our kids. We ended up having 4 kids, so we needed to save every bit of that money. One day I got a phone call from a broker talking up a stock. That's known as a cold call, since … [Read more...]
Why You Should Buy a Refurbished Computer
I'm reposting this link because many people are looking for a computer to take to college right now. I've read it's not a good idea to send a tablet computer with them because they get dropped too easily. Plus they are expensive. Here's why you should consider a used/refurbished computer to send off with your student. You could score a great … [Read more...]
August Sales: What’s Really a Good Deal?
Lately it seems every store has continual sales. But in August you will still find extra good deals on the following items in most parts of the US. If you need them, it's a good time to buy.You might find good prices on computers and laptops because they are trying to make room for the new models. There are often computer sales for kids going to … [Read more...]
Surprising Jobs Women Are Taking Over
Women are making their mark in fields that used to be dominated by men. If you are a woman looking to make a good salary in a career where you won't be kept back because you are a woman, consider these. Each is listed with the median yearly salary.* Meeting and Convention Planners--$42,000* Accountants and Auditors--$47,000* Tax Examiners, … [Read more...]
College Life: Buy a Used Laptop and Don’t Let Others Steal Your Stuff
This is a little late for the start of the college semester, but hopefully some of you can keep it in mind for when your kids start college. I know kids want to have a state of the art, cutting edge laptop for college, but guess which ones get stolen the most? Much better to get either a low-end laptop that will do the job or do as this author … [Read more...]