Summer
Extra Summer Job Earnings? Before Spending a Penny, Talk to Your Student About These 4 Ways to Budget
1. Stick to a savings plan A good rule of thumb is save first and spend what you have left over. Agreeing on a savings plan ahead of time will make it easier to part with a chunk of the money. A popular (and fair) budgeting technique is the 50/30/20 budget: 50% → Necessities 30%…
How to Make the Most Out of Your Summer Break
Soon-to-be Seniors (and Juniors): We’re smack dab in the middle of summer, and now that you’ve soaked up some sun and clocked in plenty of R&R, it’s time to maximize your free time to its fullest. While you’ve been rightfully savoring your vacation days, you don’t want to leave your mind rusty or completely fall…
Summer of Seniors – Tips & Tricks to Preparing for Senior Year & Beyond
Senior year can be a time of exciting experiences and lifelong memories, but it is also a critical year of a student’s life when it comes to determining the next vital step in mapping their future. The summer before senior year can have its moments of care free youthfulness, but in addition to the hot…