“I’m never going to be rich,” my future brother-in-law said, “I’m too lazy.” We were sitting on a blanket, enjoying a picnic on an unseasonably warm Sunday afternoon in May. He continued, “I like doing things like this way more than I like having money, so I’m not going to get myself into a situation [...]
Personal Finance and Life
Life isn't just about money, and most peoples reactions and issues with money come from life. No personal finance or investing blog would be complete without talking about issues that impact people's lives daily.
The Remarkable Power of Generosity
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In order to live a meaningful life, one must be generous. This might sound antithetical to what you think frugality means, but I assure you, it is not. We all have something to offer. Some of us have money to spare. Some of us have time. One thing that there is an infinite supply of [...]
The Value of the Little Things: 7 Ways To Make Yourself Happy
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I love Mondays. No, no, don’t throw things at me. It’s not the work day that I love. It’s a little more embarrassing than that. It’s The Bachelor. You know, the one on ABC. It’s a guilty pleasure, for sure. But there is serious pleasure there. Every Monday, my close friend teaches a class, then [...]
Campus Safety Tips for College Students
College is a place to learn, achieve and have fun. I came across this really cool how-to-guide for campus safety to help ensure college students say safe while learning. SimpliSafe Security provides some tips on how to stay safe while on campus, in your dorm, and out at parties. Have some tips of your own? Feel free to [...]
How to Get Started with Minimalism
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The top four resolutions for the New Year are: Lose Weight Quit Smoking Get Finances in Order Get Organized. Let’s assume we’re all fit non-smokers, and since we’re all reading The College Investor, obviously we have our finances in order (or we’re on the right track!). So, then, let’s get organized. I’ve recently gotten on [...]
Business Day TV Looks at Skyline Eco Tours
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Skyline Eco Adventures was founded in 2002 by a father and son team who wanted to share their love for the outdoors with others, but do it in a way that was new and exciting. They also wanted to highlight the importance of preserving Hawaii’s fragile environment. However, it wasn’t all bells and whistles. In [...]
How to Transition from Vacation Back to “Real Life”
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Whew! The holidays lasted forever, didn’t they? Either you were on a long vacation, or you came back to work sporadically over the holidays, including three days this week. I don’t know about you, but I crave routine. It’s one of the idiosyncrasies of my life. When there is structure and routine, I crave adventure [...]
The Importance of Positivity When Setting Resolutions
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Today is New Year’s Day. It’s the first day of 2013. Everything that has happened last year is done. Today starts a new year, equipped with a blank slate. You’re welcome to look back on your resolutions from last year, but without judgement, since what’s done is done. I view January 1 the same way [...]
12 Days of Christmas iPad Mini Giveaway
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I’m really excited that Christmas is right around the corner. I’m also excited because it has been such an amazing year here at The College Investor, 100% thanks to your loyal readership and following. That’s why I’m also so excited to be a part of the Our Favorite Things, 12 days of Christmas holiday giveaway [...]
Keep Safe During the Holidays
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This may be a sort of random topic for a personal finance blog, but I thought it would be important to share this friendly reminder for the Holiday season. For whatever reason, crime always goes up during this time of year – more needs, more opportunity, who knows? I can speak to this first hand, [...]
The Giving Season
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Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s officially the Christmas season. Cue Mariah Carey, wish for snow, watch endless diamond commercials on television, and drown in a sea of red and green. Don’t forget the halfhearted attempts at inclusivity of other religions. A minor Jewish holiday that happens to be in December? Sure, let’s send a [...]
Ten Ways to Make the Most of Thanksgiving
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Oh, you guys. Thanksgiving is this week! I hope everyone gets to eat a lot, play games, watch Elf, and spend time with your families. Thanksgiving is my most favorite holiday. It’s the day that I get my Christmas jammies (that match my sister’s — this has been a tradition forever and ever), the day [...]
Investing in Yourself
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The following is a guest post written by Geof White, author of Lemonade Stand Economics. If someone walked up to me and said, “What do you think of when I say the word investment?” My first thought would be, I have investments. Money I have handed over to someone I trust with the intent [...]
Don’t Let Regret Ruin Your Happiness
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There was a writing contest in Real Simple magazine, and the prompt was a thought experiment. It said, “in your life, what would you do differently if you could go back in time?” The prize was hefty, so I ripped out the contest page. I opened up my computer, and came up with a blank [...]
Implementing a Fall Cleaning Schedule
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You’re familiar with Spring cleaning, right? Where you open your windows for the first time and realize how dusty everything got while you were hibernating in the winter? I think it’s time to start a fall cleaning schedule. One in which you prepare your home for the coming winter. Here are the things I’m doing [...]
