Parents
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“There is nothing more tragic than a person who achieves wealth, fame, power or prestige only to find he’s lost the love of his family and friends, the respect of …
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You and your kids have been looking forward to summer, and you want to get away. But with the cost of gas and plane so high, and the uncertainty surrounding …
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Why overspend this year on a vacation that could cost you big in rising gas, airfare, and food prices? Cut your costs and the hassle by staying close to home …
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With gas at $4.00 a gallon, food prices up, and employment down, you may not have a lot of cash to go around right now, especially if you’ve got kids …
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We know college can be expensive. And in the current economy, money’s tighter this year for a lot of families than it has been. Even with federal financial aid like …
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Sign up for free customer loyalty and rewards programs. Enroll in programs like Upromise or MyPoints, and earn discounts, cash back, and even money toward your child’s college fund. You can earn rewards for …
Students
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In his old position in the records and registration office at Virginia Commonwealth University, Christopher Redd could get students and alumni the transcripts they wanted but was forced to direct …
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the single most important document for determining your eligibility for student loans, grants, and other forms of financial aid. The form …
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Student loan debt and credit card debt rank as two of the highest forms of consumer debt in the United States. Outstanding debt from student loans surpassed debt from credit …
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In the world of student loan debt, some colleges are doing a pretty good job of keeping it under control and some have simply dropped the leash and let the …
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More than four years into the recession, many Americans have started using credit cards and money from their savings to make ends meet, including education savings accounts like state-managed 529 …
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For recent college graduates, facing debt from student loans can feel like squaring off against a fire-breathing dragon of ancient myth, armed only with a metal trash can lid for …
Graduates
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As the world deals with global warming and a growing demand for energy, the green movement has moved beyond a fringe fad to become an international initiative. Green industries and …
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There’s a lot of blood, sweat, and tears that goes into trying get into a top-ranked business school. The most prestigious MBA programs, like Harvard, Wharton, and Stanford, for example, only accept, on …
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Congratulations! You got your college diploma, and you’re officially an adult. Adult, say hello to rent, groceries, insurance, water bills, electric bills, gas bills, and don’t forget about those student …
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You may not be able to do anything about high gas prices, but there are steps you can take to improve your car’s fuel economy. No matter what kind of …
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With graduation behind you, no more college tuition bills, and a new job that probably pays way more than minimum wage, you might have your eye on a graduation present …
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Not only are colleges and universities leading the country in the construction of environmentally friendly buildings, they’re planting the seeds (pun intended) for a green way of life for a …
General
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Dealing With the Transition to College You wake up one morning, and it finally hits you that your kids are no longer living with you; they’re not just gone for …
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Have “The Talk.” Let your kids know that you don’t have anything against them enjoying themselves, but that you want them to be smart about it. Be upfront: Tell them …
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The decorations are down, your in-laws are gone, the kids are back at college … and the stack of credit card bills is piling up. Even though you meant to …
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Sure, Santa’s fun and jolly but he’s not the only cultural holiday icon on the block. With so many winter holidays to celebrate, why not make this year’s festivities a …
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Between the ages of about 12 and 20, children are vigilantes, monitoring every little thing you do or say to detect even the slightest potential for embarrassment. Quick to disassociate …
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During your generation, the idea of moving back home with your parents would have been considered a cardinal sin, but for hundreds of thousands of today’s college graduates, it’s the …