NEWSFLASH ON SCHOOL LOANS

Reasonable and affordable monthly college loan payments for borrowers. On July 1, a new Income-Based Repayment program will go into effect that caps borrowers’ monthly loan payments at just 15 percent of their discretionary income (15 percent of what a borrower earns above 150 percent of the poverty level for their family size). Any current or future borrower whose loan payment exceeds 15 percent of their discretionary income is eligible. After 25 years in the program, borrowers’ debts will be completely forgiven.

Back from UK/IRE

There's so much I could post about my research trip, but it'll have to wait. my jetlag is horrible, like never before! N and I have deduced that its because we weren't gone long enough. You see, I used to spend a month in Dublin, and this time around was only two weeks (1 Ireland, 1 UK). Of course, it could also be a bit of the age factor...... But really, I'm not 30 for a few more weeks-- should I really be going to bed at 10 and getting up at 530?

I am taking the weekend (or took) to clean up, rest, and stock the kitchen. I love J, but his definition of 'cleaning' is just not the same. I must gloat--- I went to the store today, and thanks to The Grocery Game, my 114.07 bill became 72.21!!!!!