Paying for college begins here
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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The official start of spring is drawing near. And that means Spring Break is just around the corner. But, how can a parent help their child strike a balance between work and play during this annual event? By using some of the tips found here.
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For many college students, being away at school isn’t easy. Often, they are subjected to incredible amounts of stress, aren’t getting enough sleep, and might not be eating right. On top of that, they may also be very lonely. So, consider taking time to remind them you are thinking of them by sending a care package
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Tax season isn’t often considered a fun time. But it is a chance to take advantage of certain educational tax benefits which may help lower the amount of federal taxes you owe this tax year.
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