Grads set out in more debt than their parents did

That title alone is preaching to the choir. But a lot of people (baby boomers) don't realize that. On the flip side, its a way to rationalize attending college as an opportunity cost.

My 'want' list:

this pda has wi-fi
this is a beautiful phone, plus it's a blackberry!


But really: is it necessary?

These are useful tools in business, which I now feel I'm embarking on some type of career buiding up transferrable skills in the marketing field. But really: is it necessary right now?

I would hate to drop all this money on items that I would barely use. Then again, I <3>