One of the most important aspects of developing as a medium is education. In my case, it was essential. I didn’t know anything at all about this work, only that I wanted to become a medium. I was forty years old and I got the proverbial ‘calling’. I chose to learn as much as I could about working with the spirit world. Although I preach about the importance of educating yourself about this work, there are serious financial limitations to be aware of. This article takes a blunt view of why high costs are not always neccessary in gaining an education.