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Beware of High School Degree Program Scams
Now that the kids are back in school, some parents may be thinking about doing the work to earn their own high school diploma. The number of adults with a high school degree has been on the rise for the past several decades. Today, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 88 percent of adults […]
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Student loan debt consolidation – is it right for you?
Should I consider student loan debt consolidation? The total amount of student loan debt in the United States is a moving target – and breaking records every minute. In fact, a student loan debt clock, developed for MarketWatch, pegs the growth in outstanding balances at $2,726.27 every second, pushing the grand total closer and closer […]
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Easing Homework Struggles – Before They Start
Free tools that help kids, parents get homework done As a new school year looms, some students and parents might just be gearing up for another year of battles – over homework struggles. In one Stanford University report, nearly 100 percent of high school students surveyed said homework was a stressor – and these were […]
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How To Cut School Expenses (from Pictures to Field Trips)
Do The Math It’s time for another school year to begin. And, as kids prepare to fill up their brains with knowledge, parents may feel like they’re dumping their wallets out at the school doors. Are you looking to cut school expenses? We’ve got some tips for you! Of course, there’s the cost of school […]
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Six Personal Finance Apps That Can Help You Save Money
Personal Finance Apps? We’ve got you covered! Maybe you’re struggling to pay your bills or sock money away for an emergency fund. Maybe you’re wondering if you’ll ever be able to afford to send your child to college or buy your own home. Could personal finance apps solve all of your problems? Probably not. But […]
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5 Reasons Why Financial Education Matters
It doesn’t matter how young or old you are, learning as much as you can about finance and about making good money decisions can help you now and later.
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Five Free Educational Apps to Keep Kids Learning All Summer
The summer slide is notorious among educators. It’s the learning loss some kids experience during the long summer break when they forget some of the things they learned during the previous school year. Reading is a perfect way to keep the summer slide at bay. In fact, experts say just reading six books during the […]
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5 Money Management Lessons to Teach Your Kids
Most parents are quick to teach their kids about staying safe and being polite, but valuable life lessons about money can seem more daunting. However, parents are a child’s biggest influencers when it comes to money – after all, you’re their only role model when it comes to spending and saving your hard-earned cash – so it’s important […]