Archive for February 4th, 2009

Feb.04.2009

Going Back to School and Still Working

Julie writes in:
I have decided to apply to a library science master’s program. I can afford it without taking out a loan, it will take two years, and I will be able to take all my classes in the evenings after work and on weekends.
The problem? I don’t work in a library. [...]

Feb.04.2009

Home & Auto Insurance Policy Endorsements for Extra Protection

A good insurance agent will recommend policy endorsements that will add value to your specific situation regarding your home or automobile. An endorsement is basically a separate policy coverage added on to the original policy form for an additional premium. They are also referred to as policy “riders”. There are many valuable endorsements that are [...]

Feb.04.2009

The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Obsolete Edition

A recent BusinessWeek article (Obsolete Computers That Still Do The Job) inspired me to think about the “obsolete” things in my own life.
We have a television in the basement that’s reached double digits in age, has some colorization issues in the upper left corner, and weighs more than my wife, but it still [...]

Feb.04.2009

Falling trees in your personal finance life?

Last week we had a pretty major wind storm here in the NC mountains.  Wind storms aren’t unusual, but this one was much stronger than usual.  We awoke the next morning to find some of our outdoor furniture blown around, but everything else appeared fine.  My two older boys and I climbed into the SUV [...]