An award-winning writer from Iowa, Lee spent 26 years writing about every subject imaginable - including a 13-year stint as an education reporter. She runs a successful freelance writing business from home while raising two teenage sons. Their oldest will be heading for college this fall somewhere in the Midwest.
Articles by Lee
Financial stability and the FAFSA
For nearly seven years, I have worked from home as a freelance writer. The commute was great. But sometimes the whole premise of marketing myself and finding new work all the time could get me down. And when I did… More »
Starting all over with financial aid
I'm still sorting through paperwork to get our taxes done this week. Running your own business means keeping track of every thing you buy, do, or sell. And the complicated thing is that I have to do my taxes as… More »
The extra expensive first month of college
You finally get them moved into their room. You eat a quiet, somber, tear-filled last meal with them. You hug, you kiss, you say your good-byes and then you walk away from this child that you have loved, been exasperated… More »
The hidden costs of college – before they even leave
The price of college is high enough, but all those extras that have to be bought before your child finally moves out are kind of devastating our budget. I knew we'd have to buy him towels, sheets and other necessities.… More »
When mother nature changes your finances
I'm sure the whole world has heard about the terrible rains, floods and tornadoes that wreaked havoc in May and June in Iowa - and other parts of the Midwest. Our farmland didn't get flooded with river water, but it… More »
