1995

A Decade Ago:
(because I am psychotic in keeping records; every time I sit down and pull together information for taxes I get a chance to reflect and throw away proof of life ten years ago)

I was in college. Tuition was estimated at $18,670 for the year.



The University had yet to proclaim itself the "Premier Catholic Teaching University in the West" (or whatever that selling statement was)



I drove a forklift that summer for a local paper finishing plant. I earned around $500 every other week for the summer.



I could live off $50 a month spending cash. The largest checks I wrote were for books and some tuition.



I had a credit card.....and didn't use it that year.



I was a member of the Star Wars Fan Club and regularly received shipments from BMG Music Service.



Accounts that I saved money in earned either 2.2% APR up to 3% APR or 5%APR.



Ten years ago, Sallie Mae was founded more than 20 years ago.



My final student billing statement for the year indicates a unique charge indirectly associated with my summertime employment.....