College tuition has steadily been increasing over the past several decades. In the last five years alone, it has skyrocketed by 28.9 percent. While the four-year cost for an in-state university was around $42,000 in 2021, the price tag is projected to be around $350,000 in 18 years – which is just after the time […]
Typical Easter activities for kids include egg coloring, egg hunts, Easter Sunday services followed by family meals, and — the highlight of many children’s day — Easter basket goodies. There are certainly ways to save money on these prizes (statistics estimate the average American household will spend about $146 on Easter this year!), but regardless […]
It can be hard to say NO to our kids. I know that sometimes I feel bad when I tell my son that I won’t buy something for him, or that he can’t go to an event that costs money. However, telling your kids NO can create situations in which you teach them valuable money lessons. Since you want […]
My son and I had a discussion about school and grades the other day. He’s doing great in school, but sometimes we check in to see how things are going and to talk about his future education goals. It helps him stay motivated, and it’s a good way to set expectations for what financial help […]
A graduate degree is an essential step for certain industries, and generally, the more important it is the higher up the corporate ladder you wish to climb. Undoubtedly, earning a graduate degree can be a wise career move for some people, but there are many ways to pursue the degree that actually hurt your financial […]
According to collegedata.com, the conservative price for a public university education last year was roughly $27,940 (in-state), while the conservative cost of attending a private university rose to over $57,570. After facing the news of expected tuition price increases yet again this year, students and parents will be looking even harder for ways to save […]
