Budgeting
Building a Smart College Budget in 5 Easy Steps
Seniors: Keeping track of your everyday costs can be mind-boggling for students not particularly savvy at organization. Financial preparation is one of the most valuable assets you’ll ever learn. It not only teaches you irreplaceable skills, it also paves your bright path to adulthood. A solid foundation will secure your independence. No ambitious college-bound student…
A Buffet of Meal Plans for Hungry College Students
Seniors: Forget the sky-high costs of tuition and books. What about food? It’s not only an ongoing necessity of human life, it often puts a substantial strain on your wallet. “Crunching” the Numbers As tuition rises, the cost of food follows the same path. For the average single male or female, the monthly cost of…
May 2012: Creating a College Budget & More
Greetings! Happy May! Most seniors have picked their college by now – Congratulations! There’s still a lot for them to do to prepare, though! Have you taught them how to manage their money? In this month’s Senior Scoop, I offer advice for teaching your teenager how to create and stick to a college budget. The…
Creating a Budget for College: 5 Easy Steps
Creating a budget for college is a smart way to track what your costs will be, as well as how and when you plan to pay for school. You may already keep a monthly budget for other expenses. However, it’s important to create a budget for college as well. But where do you start? Pick…
5 Steps to a Finance-Savvy Student
Heading off to college means gaining independence in several ways, and financial independence is one of the most important. Take some time to teach your student to navigate financial waters before they are on their own to avoid trouble with credit cards, overdraft fees and other tricky financial woes. Here are a few steps to…
Prepare your Child for College Finances Now
Your child has navigated high school, taken the SATs, chosen a college and is looking forward to the newfound independence that college life offers. For most young people, college marks their first experience living on their own, with all the freedom and responsibility that comes along with it. As a parent, you know that they’ll…
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