Debt-Free Degrees
It’s no secret that the cost of higher education has been escalating at roughly twice the rate of inflation over the past few years, but what many college-bound students and their parents might not realize is how much of an impact that cost will have on their future.
The 3/50 Project
How Readers Can Save Local Businesses Which three local businesses would you miss if they closed their doors? Maybe it’s that deli on the corner where you grab the best sandwiches. Perhaps it’s the video store down the street where the clerk stashes the latest release behind the counter so it will still be there [...]
Financial Hope for the Holidays
Dave Ramsey on Holiday Financial Angst In today’s challenging economy, many families are looking toward the holidays with dread instead of hope. To help parents set realistic expectations for their children and then abide by the guidelines they establish, we turned to Dave Ramsey, the nationally acclaimed radio and television personality, personal money management expert, and [...]
How to Choose a Worthy Charity
Giving, Without Getting Hurt There are literally over a million charitable and non-profit organizations in the United States alone, and they form a massive economic force for good, with donations totaling $307.65 billion in 2008, according to Giving USA, a publication of Giving USA Foundation™, researched and written by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana [...]
Program Funds Vets’ Unmet Needs
Serving Those Who Serve Us Imagine dedicating years of your life to protecting America and then coming home to discover that your own home is facing foreclosure. Then envision being literally half a world away while your spouse is faced with an unexpected home repair bill or struggles to provide basic needs for your child. [...]
