Raising a Budget-Conscious Child: Getting a Job

Last post I began sharing with you some simple steps you can take to teach your student how to be more budget-conscious by discussing how to educate your child by including him or her in your personal budgeting habits.
Today, in Part 2, I want to encourage you to take the next step. If you want [...]

Raising a Budget-Conscious Child: Show and Tell

With a huge number of Americans still trying to bounce back from the recession, it is more important than ever for parents to teach budgeting, and encourage their children to put it into practice. If this task seems more than a little overwhelming to you, you’re not alone. Why do you think so many parents [...]

3 Reasons Your Student Should Consider Taking Summer Classes

Looking for ways to help your student stay productive this summer? Taking a college-level course or two at a community college could be the perfect fit. Here are three reasons your student should consider adding academics this summer:
1. Saving time.
For many students, summer hours are wasted away in front of the TV (or worse yet–sleeping [...]

New College Rankings: Best Return on Investment

For years parents have turned to the rankings of popular magazines like the U.S. News and World Report or Forbes to help them choose the best school for their child. While I would argue that a magazine’s rank list is not usually the best tool for making your final decision, it can be helpful as [...]