It's graduation season once again.  I know a number of people graduating this year from both college and graduate school.  Some have jobs, some don't.  Most are glad to be done with school, though the idea that graduation means that you have to think about being a grown-up is weighing heavily on their minds. I was discussing this yesterday with a co-worker.  When I graduated from college, I didn't have a job, but I had a line on a job.  I … [Read more...]

Well, it's not quite mid-year, but I thought I would do a quick check at my progress on my 2009 goals. 1.  Increase savings by 10%. I’m measuring this in cash accounts and CDs, because basing my goals on the market was a little too uncertain.  As of right now, I’m doing really well on this one.  My Net Worth’s even up for the year, which is a nice thing to see.  Of course, I just need to keep saving and spending wisely. 2.  Fully fund … [Read more...]