Tax Time: Should I Try To Help My Parents?
Well… I just got TurboTax 2008 and it’ll be the first time that I actually do my taxes by myself. From what my parents told me, they normally pay an accountant about $80-$90 per tax return and it costs even more if one’s got real estate and investments. Since I get the tax software for [...]
A Better, Healthier Diet For The Same Cost
Ever since I began working out, my diet has changed for the better. My preset grocery budget was about $25 and I never go over $30. Looking back at what I typically purchased about a year ago, what I buy now costs about the same while the foods are better for my diet. For the [...]
The Future Outlook
As graduation inches closer and closer, family and friends are concerned about what my plans will be after college. Although it is getting somewhat annoying when I keep hearing the same questions, their worries (especially from my parents) are understandable. In this harsh economic time, all college graduates have no guarantees of a secure job. [...]
Damage to Wallet Done By Buying Class Materials
This semester’s classes have been a breeze so far (and also very fun since I’m in a EMT concentration). Although classes have been okay, the class materials are dealing a heavy blow to my wallet or should I say, credit card. I’ve asked previous students of the classes and they weren’t required to purchase most [...]
Quick Reminders For Beginning of the Semester
It has been a week since school has started for me and many other college students. Although it is my last semester, one must not fall to the temptation to just splurge on making these few months a great one. From books to financial aid (although I don’t have to worry about this anymore), here [...]
