I’d like to see some mandatory financial education in high schools or a mandatory class before a student loan can be obtained.
Anything that will show the borrower the long term effect and repercussions of those loans.
Maybe even a capped fixed interest rate.
Im assuming Myron is your son? I...
It is far too easy for liberal, anti 2A groups to influence and dominate lower level elections. Their Cheeto crusted fingers are everywhere. I know many that vote at every opportunity but We the people need to do better.
Get your oldest into control wiring, PLCs and industrial maintenance. It’s a very well paying and in demand sector for electricians. Easier on the body as well. I know not a concern for a young guy but blue collar work catches up with you.
My cousin is an occupational therapist. She took a teaching position at a private college. Took a small pay cut but all three of her kids went there for next to nothing. Not a bad deal.
I definitely agree that many industries don’t care about degrees anymore. There definitely are some professions that require a degree. Lawyers, engineers, doctors etcetera. I can say for my industry, engineers, architects, project managers and the like are always more effective and well...
If someone can get a good degree that has solid job potential at an affordable price I would encourage them to do so. The current need for workers in the trades will not last forever. I can easily see things shifting the other way.
When I was in my thirties with
applying for a mortgage for my current house I was overwhelmed with how much paperwork, proof of every aspect of my life and how specific the amount I could borrow was.
When I was 18 with a crappy part time job filling out a few pages online I could get a student...