Money Management for Teenagers
June 8, 2023
As a mom, I’m learning that “the money talk” with teenagers is about more than money—it’s about family values and…
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True Stories of Private Scholarship Winners and How They Did It
September 3, 2021
Paying for college is one of the biggest financial concerns of families today. Finding private scholarships and merit scholarships from…
How College Tuition and Renters Insurance Help Families Plan for the Unexpected
August 20, 2021
(Interviews are edited for clarity and flow.) Low-cost tuition expenses and comforting myths about “college as a protective bubble” belong…
Volunteering in High School Means Intrinsic and Extrinsic Rewards for Your Child
July 1, 2021
Not every student is an A-team athlete or the star of the school play, nor do they have to be…
Amazing Mentors Pave Stranger’s Rocky Path to College
June 24, 2021
Last September, a high school student who we’ll call “Isabella,” posted in the PayingforCollege101 (PCF101) Facebook group requesting support. This…
You, Your Ex, and College Tuition Costs: How Do Divorced Parents Pay for College?
June 10, 2021
“Do most people split down the middle?” A recent post in Road2College’s Facebook group Paying for College 101 echos the…
Mentors in College—What They Are and Why They Matter
May 11, 2021
Mentors in college can help your student develop interests, talents, support systems, even their life path once they leave your…
Will COVID-19 Leave its Mark on Your Student’s Career Goals? Short Answer: Maybe, Yes.
March 26, 2021
COVID-19 has changed so much for everyone—from how we work, play, and learn to how we celebrate holidays and mourn…