Last month my teen son and I had the opportunity to visit Johnson & Wales University in Denver. While my son is just a Freshman in high school, he is already thinking about where he wants to go to college and what he might he might want to be when he “grows up.” We’ve been discussing his …
Making the transition from high school to college is both exciting and overwhelming. For many college students this is the first time they will live away from home and pay their own bills. While it’s fun to meet new friends and not have a curfew, it can also be a challenge to manage your finances for the first time in your life. This is especially …
As a parent, have you thought about how your kids will pay for college? Unless they are fortunate enough to receive a grant or scholarship, they will need roughly $40,000 for four years at an in-state public college, according to the College Board. That amount increases drastically if they decide to attend a university out-of-state or …
Do you have a family member or friend who is graduating this year? My sister-in-law graduated from high school a couple of weeks ago and it was bittersweet. On one hand we are excited to see her move on and enjoy the next chapter of her life, but on the other hand we are sad to see her …
I wrote this post as part of the Discover Preferred Blogger Program. All opinions are my own. Even though I’ve been done with college for awhile now, I still remember the excitement and nervousness I felt when I first started. I was anxious to start the next chapter of my life, but scared at the same …
Is your child heading off to college this fall? This can be such an exciting experience, but also a stressful one from an emotional and financial standpoint. The last thing you want is for you or your child to feel stressed about making ends meet. However, with a little planning and budgeting, you can get …
