High School / College
Helping Your Student Gain Financial Independence One Conversation at a Time
I don’t know many families that have not had financial issues on their mind lately. It seems that in our household money–and how to manage it–is a constant topic of conversation with our own two kids as they nagivate early young adulthood. Then there...
High School / College
A Key to College Success? Go to Class, Every Class
A few things happened recently that made it seem necessary to write a blog post on attending class. A student was dropped from class because she skipped too many times before the mid-term. The reason? She didn’t like the class and felt she knew everything well...
College
What Parents Need to Know about Spring Semester Blues
As an educator, there is a lot to love about the spring semester. First, there’s the weather. It is bound to be sunnier and warmer in May than it was in January. Second, there’s the steadier rhythm of the ups and downs of classes, activities, and special...
High School
Worried About Affording College? Follow These 6 Steps.
Worried about how you are going to afford college? You are not alone and I am here to share with you the first steps in making the process as painless as possible. Can it be painfree? No, I cannot guarantee you that, but I can provide you with a checklist of steps...Latest Posts
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