Money Management for Teenagers

Karen Sosnoski

Karen Sosnoski is a mother of teens and a writer based in northern Virginia. Her writing has appeared in literary and mainstream publications, including, most recently The New York Times, Healthline, and The Temper She loves telling (and reading) stories about resilience found through facing limitations.

Articles by Karen

Money Management for Teenagers

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…

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

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

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?

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

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.

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…