(February 23, 2011Â – Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images North America)
Want to experience a roller-coaster ride of salaries? Try life in professional baseball. Make the big leagues and you can reap millions. Languish in the minors and harsh financial realities weigh on you daily.
Going back to school means getting back in the rhythm of the school day, after school activities, and work. When many of us go through drastic changes, whether it’s moving across town, finding a new job, or starting a new grade, we are tempted to take shortcuts to balance out the overwhelming feeling of change. Eating out, buying new odds-and-ends, and driving instead of using public transportation are all conveniences that money can buy — whether it’s in our budgets or not.