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9 Essential Practices to Make College Pay Off
Making Your Money Last One of the biggest investments families make is the money they spend on college. Here are nine things college students should do during their school years to help ensure the best return on that investment.
By Adam Weinberg, President of Denison University Published
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Documents that Parents and College Students Need
college Here are a few documents that families will need if parents are to remain involved in the medical and financial affairs of a child who has reached adulthood.
By Eileen Ambrose Published
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Looking for a Job? What They Didn't Tell You in College.
college Everyone could use a practical guidebook to get a good job and to excel once you do. Luckily, there is such a guide, written by a psychologist and college professor. Here's my take on the book "Bring Your Brain to Work."
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Do You Save for College or for Retirement? What Parents Need to Know
Paying for College Here's a message that all parents need to take to heart: It's OK to put yourself ahead of your kids. In fact, putting your retirement needs ahead of their college costs is not only necessary but wise ... and, ultimately, thoughtful, too.
By Paul V. Sydlansky, CFP Published
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Youth Sports Vs. College Costs – What's a Parent to Do?
college In a word: prioritize. Work with your child to find what is most meaningful and what makes the most sense. Then concentrate your budget dollars accordingly. My tried-and-true postcard test can help.
By Erin Wood, CFP®, CRPC®, FBSⓇ Published
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A Note to My Daughter Heading to College for Her Senior Year: Celebrate You And Know Your Worth
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By Melissa Attanasio, CFP®, CDFA®, MAFF® Published
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How You — and Your Kids — Can Make Smart Student Loan Decisions
Paying for College The commitments you make now have consequences that could last for decades. Being well-informed about student debt and repayment can make a world of difference.
By Roger A. Young, CFP® Published
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12 Things Every College Student Needs From Costco
Smart Buying A warehouse club stocks just about everything, often in bulk and often at bargain prices, making it a great one-stop destination for back-to-school shopping for college students with lots of needs but not a lot of money.
By Bob Niedt Published
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The 4 Legal Documents Your College-Age Child Really Needs
college Without these pieces in place, you could be locked out of decision-making for your over-18 son or daughter in a health care or financial emergency.
By Foster Friedman, J.D. Published
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