“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.”- Proverbs 22:6 While schools teach children how to read, write, and eventually make a living, very few teach them how to manage money. That’s one reason why today’s young people simply don’t know very much […]
Should There Be Mandatory Personal Finance Classes In High Schools?
In the time I’ve been writing this blog, I’ve come to realize something through the comments on the posts, the questions I receive via email, and the searches that people use to reach this blog. A lot of people just don’t have a basic understanding of personal finance. Basic Personal Finance Know How Is Lacking […]
Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University: Week 10 – From Fruition To Tuition
Last Week – Of Mice And Mutual Funds Last week was week 9 in Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University“. Week 9 was all about mutual funds and other investment strategies. Some of the key points: The best way to invest is to be OUT OF DEBT first. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket […]
College Expenses: Should Parents Pay For Their Children’s Tuition?
College Is Expensive. Who Should Pay? A lot of our married friends have been having kids lately, and as a result some of them have started saving for their kid’s future college education. I think it is admirable to be planning ahead, and ensuring that your children get an education. But my question is this: […]