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Simple Ways To Save for College
by Alicia on Thursday, April 29th, 2010 | No Comments
Lucy is only eight years old but I know we need to start a savings plan for her for her college education. Here are some simple tips to help me and all of you get started doing just that. 1. Save in the right place. 529 savings plans were designed specifically for saving ... [read more] -
Preparing Parents and Incoming Freshmen for College
by Sarah on Monday, July 27th, 2009 | No Comments
There’s nothing quite like college. There are so many incredible things to look forward to: football games, intellectual debates, fraternity parties, late night study halls and pizza runs, group projects, service rallies, and a new found liberation that comes with fleeing the nest. While all of these experiences are exciting and fun, they can also be ... [read more] -
Guest Guru Natalie Caine, owner of EmptyNestSupport.com
by Ashleigh on Monday, July 27th, 2009 | No Comments
Last Summer Before College and the Empty Nest Saying goodbye is a major transition for your children and for you, the empty nester. Sure, you will be together in the summer fun, again next year, but at the same time, you know this summer is a landmark. Why? Who you were as the parent and ... [read more] -
Arming your college graduate for adulthood
by Sarah on Tuesday, May 5th, 2009 | No Comments
Tassels, robes, diplomas, good-byes, parties and celebrations are all hallmarks of graduation season. It is one of the proudest moments in the lives of both parents and students. But is your favorite graduate truly ready for the road ahead? In this economy, being a new graduate is quite a bit more intimidating than it ... [read more] -
College Economics 101
by Sarah on Sunday, September 7th, 2008 | No Comments
College students all over the country are putting away the sunscreen, packing up their possessions and heading back to school. For parents, this can represent a period of high anxiety because for many it means that monthly expenses are about to go way, way up. In times where family budgets are tight, it pays to get ... [read more] -
Manage the College Application Process Sanely
by Sarah on Friday, January 18th, 2008 | 2 comments
You remember the feeling. The anxiety. The pressure. The dread that is the college application process. Nowadays, the stresses on high school students are even greater, with increasingly larger numbers of qualified students applying to schools, which means fewer potential spots open for them. When you factor in requirements like SAT tests, AP exams, essays, financial ... [read more]
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