Paying for college begins here
Before your high schooler goes to college, it’s crucial that they have particular life skills that will help them thrive. But some of these core competencies are accidentally neglected, especially if they are activities that parents normally manage. Without certain life skills, your student isn’t only going to be faced with the new challenge of…
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It’s no secret that scam artists prey on the vulnerable. They often focus on finding individuals with access to money but may be naïve about certain aspects of the adult world. And that makes college students the perfect mark. Often, college students are away from home for the first time in their lives. They are…
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As a parent, the last thing you want is for your child to be homesick when they head to college. Most students have mixed emotions as they strike out on their own, often feeling excited about this new direction, but also anxious about what the future holds. In some cases, the negative emotions have your child…
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After 18 years, it’s finally happened: your child is going to college. While this is an exciting time, it can also be an anxious one, especially for parents who suddenly have an empty nest. And conflicting feelings during moments like these are common. Let’s face it; you’re proud that your child is going to college….
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Most high schools in the US don’t teach basic personal finance skills to students. That leaves parents to teach children about money management. Luckily, going over skills related to managing money with your teen doesn’t have to be difficult. However, it should be considered a necessity to pass this information along. Here’s what you need…
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If your child is heading to college this fall, you’re going to need stuff to help make that space comfortable. But deciding exactly what they will need and how to purchase everything on a budget isn’t necessarily easy or intuitive. That’s why we decided to create a dorm room checklist and share some critical items you…
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Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are all products I highly recommend. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified and/or personally used. If you have a high school or college senior, it’s almost time for a graduation celebration! If you plan on hosting the event and intend to…
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Spring cleaning is a tradition in many households, giving everyone a chance to get rid of the old and make room for the new. But spring cleaning with your high school senior might require different steps, especially if they will be heading away to college in the fall. Often, they need to do more than…
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Parents often experience the same mix of excitement and anxiety as their children do when it comes to starting college. It’s a big shift in the parent-child paradigm you have experienced so far, and you likely have a lot of questions regarding what your student’s life will be like while they are away. Luckily, many…
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The best way to know your child is choosing the right college depends on numerous factors. So, before you let the confusion surrounding the topic overwhelm you, here are some tips to make the whole decision more manageable.
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