Miscellaneous Monday

Monday, July 15, 2013

And so it begins (again)

You know how I was supposed to restart classes in the Fall for enrichment at my local Community College? It turns out that they won't accept my credits from University of Denver because I already had the maximum number of transfer credits they accept (45). And they won't move credits in and out because it may have a negative effect on financial aid (which I don't use). Which means that the two college level math classes I took are lost in the Ether. And guess what? While I've come to realize that math is not my enemy, I'm not so fond of it that I'm willing to take the same classes over again because my podunk Community College can't manage my records appropriately. Also? The advising department doesn't respond to correspondence in a timely manner.

So instead I'm transferring to Colorado State University. The admissions officer (who also evaluates my transcripts) has been extremely conscientious and responds to my inquiries promptly. The tuition is half that of DU, and I get a veteran's discount. And perhaps best of all, my boss has agreed that as long as I'm actively pursuing my degree, I don't have to tackle any more new professional certifications for my gig at the Military Industrial Complex. So I have that going for me.

I'll be starting in the fall semester, and based on my own calculations I'll have to take 30 credits in order to graduate, the minimum amount.

Bonus: Sista Stacey is a student there, as well, so we'll be CLASSMATES.

Finding your own way

In case you missed it, there's an excellent report from Frontline on how our nation's financial houses are basically screwing the American public in the form of compounding fees on our 401k's. Because really, what Wall Street needs is additional profits at the expense of the rank and file.

All my investments are now firmly ensconced in Index funds at the recommendation of John Bogle, founder of The Vanguard Group. Who says Wall Street doesn't need additional regulation? Besides everyone who doesn't work there, I mean. And Congress.

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