Helping Your Teen Apply for a Job

Applying for a first job is one of the hardest things a teenager can do. This is not a topic that is covered at school, so they may be going into this experience without having any idea what to expect. This can be a great chance for you to connect with your child and also [...]

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The Online Education Boom for Baby Boomers

Now that’s a growing trend, and one would say it’s faster than even a growing fetus in a mother’s belly: these days, you’ll notice mothers all over going back to school…not in a traditional university, but an online one! Shocking? Don’t believe it. When you think about it, it makes perfect sense. Here’s the thing: [...]

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Securing Your Family’s Future With Life Insurance

You realize the need for life insurance. This insurance will make sure that your family will be taken care of in case of your death. But determining just how much life insurance you need seems to be a confusing issue. There are so many factors that seem to come into play. For instance, the amount [...]

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Teens and Part Time Jobs

Deciding whether your child would benefit from having a part time job is a decision that many parents go through. The benefits can be significant but at the same time having a part time job can be a major time sink for many teens. You need to weigh the benefits and consider the negatives for [...]

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The Importance of Financial Planning

Financial planning is absolutely essential when you have a family. Running a big family means that there are a myriad of different expenses that you are going to have to contend with. If you do not keep all of your finances in check, then you may end up feeling overwhelmed in the future. Digging yourself [...]

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Buying a Computer for College

Purchasing a computer for your teen to take to college can seem like a daunting task. It doesn’t have to be, if you do some research before you dive in and start shopping. The great thing about buying a student computer is that you don’t often need the heavy duty processor that a gaming computer [...]

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Dorm Rooms on a Budget

Getting your teen ready for college is a big job; there are schools to visit and decisions to make, and the never ending task of buying gear for the dorms. This can be a very expensive period of time, but there are some easy ways to save money when equipping the dormitory. First, before you [...]

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Help Your Child Start College Preparation Before Senior Year

If you have aspirations for your child to be a success in college, you may want to help your child start college preparations before senior year.  That’s not to say the your child needs to know what he wants to major in, but he does need to think about where he wants to go to [...]

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Problems with Loneliness After the Kids Go to College

For eighteen years, all you wanted was a little time for yourself.  You told your friends that you couldn’t wait for summer break to be over.  Your weekends were spent at soccer tournaments.  Your car was always full of rowdy kids.  Then they graduate, make you proud and move off to college.  Problems with loneliness [...]

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Showing Love to Your Absent Child

No matter how exciting looking forward to college or an extended trip can be for children and parents, and no matter how independent a child may be there will be times when homesickness will hit. For some children, this hits hard and is often a catalyst in the decision not to pursue a college education [...]

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