All large expenses should be measured against a cost–value comparison as part of the decision making process. I agree with that. The FIRE niche is a tough crowd when it comes to convincing people to spend money on intangible outcomes. However this post argues that those who would disparage spending money on college education are … Continue reading You are Wrong About College
The Early Years
Cars I have loved, Part 1
My very first car was a 1978 red Plymouth Volare Station Wagon that I bought with my own money for $500. I was about to be 16 and about to get my license, at least that was the plan. That car sat in the driveway while I went over every inch of her, tightening bolts … Continue reading Cars I have loved, Part 1
Cars I have loved – Part 2
We bought a new car. FLASHING SIGN, STUPID MOVE! My wife was able to get a decent deal through GM's A-1 plan for family members of GM workers. We still paid over $19,000 for a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. I proceeded to get into a one car accident with a post at a Popeye's restaurant … Continue reading Cars I have loved – Part 2
Weddings are for Suckers
I read a depressing stat today on CNN; The average cost of a wedding climbed to a record high of $35,329 last year. This is according to The Knot's 2016 Real Weddings study. That's up 8% from the 2015 average. Every 6 months or so, my wife and I high five each other and reaffirm … Continue reading Weddings are for Suckers
FIRST JOBS
So after you start to read enough Net Worth Blogs you start to notice certain similarities that pop up in this niche scene. The frequency of lawyers, engineers or computer types. The compulsive frugality and thinly veiled narcissism that makes people want to not only leer at each others intimate numbers, but post our own … Continue reading FIRST JOBS