Deadlines are approaching

I'm procrastinating. I need to polish off the financial aid applications to all the schools where our daughter applied.  Instead, I'm writing this blog about it.  I figured some of you may be in my boat. The essays are written. The admissions applications were wrapped up two weeks ago.  But the sticker shock is still … Continue reading Deadlines are approaching

Financial thoughts on turning 25

Today, on the 25th birthday of my favorite son, I happened to open Vanguard's new brochure about low-cost index investing.  OK, yeah, so he's my only son.  Anyway, page 11 seemed made just for my boy who loves the mountains, so instead of the post I had planned for today, I'm sharing the page and … Continue reading Financial thoughts on turning 25