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College Students: Personal Finance

It’s normal for parents to worry about sending their students to college, but it’s not just their academics that parents should worry about. They should also think about making sure their college student understands personal finances. Research from America’s Promise Alliance shows that a lack of transparency and simplicity in the application process can make…

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…