by Jeff Spear | Nov 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
When my Dad entered college in 1949, the $700 annual cost seemed daunting, compared with an annual family income that might have been $3,000. The construction of the New York State Thruway was an opportunity for him to make enough in a summer to pay a year’s... by Jeff Spear | Nov 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
I reference my previous installment on student loans. In that submission, I argue for using additional social security withholding in order to satisfy student loan payments. Attention is now turned to the responsibility of the institution itself, particularly as... by Jeff Spear | Aug 31, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Doctor calls, encouraging you to head to the hospital immediately in the hope of spending a few last moments with Mom. “She fought her cancer so bravely for so long,” he says. You didn’t know she was sick. Sweet Briar alums and parents can be forgiven... by Jeff Spear | Aug 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
For those of us who came of age in the 1960s and 70s, the ‘Cuda, Cutlass and Cougar were legendary. Some were heavy sellers while others had incredible style and performance. Today, the mere two ‘Cuda convertibles that were outfitted with the 426 hemi... by Jeff Spear | Aug 2, 2015 | Uncategorized
Every so often, one of the classic movies I enjoy has a scene from a horse race. Here are women dressed in the most amazing outfits inaginable, with hats the size of snow saucers, accompanied by tuxedo-wearing gentlemen who arrive at the last minute, receipts in... by Jeff Spear | Jul 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
As the higher education industry absorbed the impact of FASB pronouncements (changes in accounting standards) during the 1990s, many balked at adding a budget line for depreciation expense. Prior to those landmark changes, various “funds” were deployed to capture...