The media is always talking about how the children of today aren’t being prepared properly for the future. And one key area that is lacking in public education is knowing how to manage their money. Here are some fun ways to teach your kids about money. Educational Gaming Video games are often blamed for inducing violent behaviour in […]
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It’s no secret that the United States has some of the largest amounts of students who attend a college or university. According to NationMaster almost 73% of American High School students go on to college within 5 years of graduation.  However, it is becoming increasingly difficult to finance a four year degree or beyond. In 2011, two-thirds of
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Christians are often accused of being insensitive to the green movement because we doubt the “global warming” data and see “green” as just another government ploy to gain control and power. But as Christians, whether we believe the data or not, we are still called to be good stewards of what God has given us. And
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Student Savings: The Unspoken Lesson These days, the cost of getting a college degree is higher than ever. This, combined with the fact that many students find themselves entering college without financial support from their parents or guardians and with little to no personal student savings, has left many with no real option but to rack
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Finishing university and starting a new phase in your life is an exciting time when you leave behind the wild days of your student life and embark on a career. This also is the time when reality hits you and you realize that you have a hefty student loan to repay. It can be disconcerting to look
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Most Americans support the idea of going back to school in order to expand their career choices. Whether it is a certificate, a bachelor’s degree, or even a Master’s degree getting an education improves one’s skills and knowledge and is often the only way to enter a profession and yes, even get a chance at earning more.
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A good education can unlock your child’s future. So, if your child is struggling in school, it’s only natural to want to get him or her the best help possible. While many schools have after-school programs that can help, many parents turn to outside sources for additional help. After all, working with experts in the field
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A college education typically costs a lot of money and education costs have risen faster than inflation. As such, most parents need all the financial assistance they can get to help put their kids through college. Besides seeking financial assistance from student loan programs and grants programs, you can also help your children by encouraging
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Many grew up watching our parents scrimp and save in order to have money left at the end of the week; many more have watched their parents struggle in order to pay their bills. Regardless of how you were brought up, most of what you first learn about money management and well-being stems from what
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The Benefits of Community College About nine years ago,  we found out how expensive College was when my daughter went away to college. She was an excellent student. Like most High School grads she wanted to get away from home and see what the world was like. She was a bit of an introvert and thought it might
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Despite the problems the international financial crisis has caused many economies, it has also created opportunities. With jobs hard to find, many people have started their own business. Some adventurous young entrepreneurs have started up overseas, even venturing as far as Egypt. Of course, starting a business isn’t something young people, or anyone for that
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Everyone knows that the best MBA programs are really expensive. Your Family Finances has looked at a number of creative ways to pay for schooling, but how can students be sure they’re really getting their money’s worth once enrolled? Emma Collins works for a website that profiles the best MBA programs of 2012, and today she looks at
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