JumpStart by Robb Armstrong for January 08, 2014
January 07, 2014
January 09, 2014
Transcript:
Joe: How did your Dad do it? What? We're saving to put four kids through college.... He put twelve sons through college! The man is a genius! He blew his instrument on a couple of those dudes.
solarrhino almost 11 years ago
It’s not the same world, Joe. College expenses have climbed faster than inflation for decades, while wages have stagnated. If it’s any comfort, public sector wages like yours have probably done better than public sector. And, if it’s any comfort, your kids will likely look back and wonder how you did so much better than they can do.
KG1 almost 11 years ago
I would guess that the boys got grants, scholarships, etc. starting with Marcus getting a full ride football scholarship
StoicLion1973 almost 11 years ago
Oh, look everyone…someone got a Richard Dawkins book for Christmas. Help with this dilemma…start with yourself
Potrzebie almost 11 years ago
Maybe Dad made them work and put their money into 529’s! I’m putting a little into my kids 529. She should have at least 1/2 of her costs accumulated by the time she graduates.
Gokie5 almost 11 years ago
I larfed me head off on this one. I was harking back to a Jump Start strip I’d seen before. Went on Google and was referred to my comment on Jump Start, February 13, 2013. (You can see it – it’s the last comment.)
boucher4861 almost 11 years ago
When my kids were applying to colleges I noticed there were lots of scholarships and grants for children of police officers. These will probably help their kids.
Purple-Stater Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Joe’s dad didn’t waste money on unnecessary things like the internet, cable TV, new cars, and cell phone(s). Take those monthly payments away and be amazed at how much extra money you have!