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%…
Generation Z – Money & College
July 2017 Newsletter Generation Z – Money & College Yeah! It’s finally summer. I hope you enjoyed time with family and friends over the 4th. But summer isn’t just time to vacation. Rising seniors, you are now a mere month away from college application time and 3 months away from financial aid application time. The…
Make Summer 2016 Your Best Yet
Seniors: Heat, BBQs, and vacations all mix into the perfect recipe for a memorable summer. It’s completely normal to spend your months off hanging out with friends (everyone deserves time to relax!). In your down time, get the college planning train rolling. Even if only for an hour a week, it all counts. Summer of Planning…
Keep Your Summer Golden with These 5 College Planning Tips
Rising Seniors: As the sun lights up summer evenings, you can bask in the relaxation of BBQs and pool parties. It’s an enchanting feeling of getting lost in the warmth and timelessness. As you recharge, it’s also a crucial period of preparation for the final bow of your high school career and the exciting college…
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…