Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
Does the cost of a four year college or university degree scare you? We all have been taught that a college degree is the path to the good life, but is it still – when students are emerging with heavy debt and little chance of a lucrative job? Are you afraid to go, and yet afraid not to go? Commercial (non airline) pilots. Other jobs.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 29, 2014
Don’t despair if you (or perhaps your children) aren’t planning on earning a four year college degree. There are interesting entry level jobs to which someone without a college degree can aspire. A college degree does pay more and gives you a much better ‘foot in the door’ with most employers.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 12, 2015
Of course, there are billionaires that have dropped out of college (Ted Turner, Mark Zuckerberg) and are doing just fine, but it’s not the norm. In fact, the Pew Research Center found that college grads between 25 and 32 earned $17,500 more than those with a high school diploma. Choosing the Right College.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 12, 2017
From Federal Reserve statistics , the average savings rate in the United States for the past twenty years has been around 5%. The tool can not only help with retirement planning but also the major life expenses such as buying a house, having a baby, or saving for college. That clearly isn’t enough a comfortable retirement.
Family Balance Sheet
AUGUST 11, 2016
They’re taking a gap year between high school and college. ” Her comment was echoed by another (in real life) conversation I was having with a different friend who is sending a child off to college this fall. The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition.
Couponing 101
JULY 26, 2011
Did you know that: * Nellie Mae reports that the average amount of credit card debt held by college graduates is $2,700. * USA Today reports that the average college graduate owes about $19,000 in student loan debt. Thinking of having over $21,000 in debt after graduation is enough to make too many kids reconsider college!
Saving Cents With Sense
JUNE 10, 2013
Being a life-long learner (aka :constant college student”!), Check out the full survey and statistics here. Find something perfect for Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, Stepdad or any other special Dad in your life. Whatever you are searching for, look for a deal to help you save on the Father’s Day Deal Page.
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