Tag: compound interest
SAT Smart Vs. Compound-Interest Smart
During my public service days, I had a very interesting co-worker named Tony. To the casual observer, we were very similar. We were both the same age, worked in the same department, and had the exact same titles. We were both construction inspectors. But beyond those superficial characteristics, we were very different. I, for lack…
Why You Should Avoid Compounding Interest On Your Student Debt While in School
To get a good ROI on your college education, you got to do two things. First, you got to study your tushy off. Take tough classes and pursue tough majors. Sociology-of-Lady-Gaga classes and Animal House partying may be fun, but they’re ROI killers. Second, you got to be as frugal as possible when it comes…
A Groovy Book Review: High School Money Hacks
Michael Srinivasan, who writes over at Stretch A Dime, gave me a copy of High School Money Hacks which he co-authored with Kyle Davis. He requested a book review and I immediately agreed. Then I suddenly panicked and went into severe nail biting mode. “What if it stinks?” I thought. Well, I wasted a perfectly…