Comments for blog.limedaley.com/post/home-owners-for-real

Comment #1184

2007-02-26T23:45:20Z

We found the year we paid two tuitions to be a great one because of the resultant increase in scholarships. From that point of view it was even better than the year Porter was unemployed. If we'd known, we'd have had twins :) or at least encouraged Janet to go to college early.

Comment #1183

2007-02-26T22:59:53Z

For us, that is one of those things we can't really be proud of, since our parents paid for most of it.

I don't know the exact numbers, but doing some rough calculations, I get:

32% need-based scholarships from CMU.

4% academic scholarships

12% summer jobs

11% teaching stipend

41% parents and saved up money from every birthday, etc.

The teaching part sure helped in the last couple years, when I got free tuition in exchange for teaching, particularly since Erica had started college, so my parents weren't thrilled about paying two tuitions...

Comment #1182

2007-02-26T21:45:27Z

I'm proud of you guys!

Getting my college degree without debt is one of the things I am most proud of in my life right now.

Comment #1181

2007-02-24T14:04:30Z

Do you realize how rare you are? "Debt-free" is not even in the vocabulary of most Americans. I know that a lot of hard work and discipline went into your success, as well as buying an inexpensive house in the first place. :)

Comment #1180

2007-02-24T02:17:08Z

Congratulations! That is spectacular news.

Comment #1179

2007-02-23T01:30:02Z

That is fabulous!!

Comment #1178

2007-02-23T01:16:25Z

Congratulations! What an accomplishment.

Comment #1177

2007-02-22T22:16:33Z

Yay, that's so exciting!! Good job!

Comment #1176

2007-02-22T21:34:06Z

CONGRATULATIONS!!!