Is the Parent PLUS option for you?
. Parent PLUS loans are federal loans, the easiest loans you will ever get, and one of most expensive, to pay for a student’s college. They aren’t for…
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Navigating student Aid: Make some decisions on college financing
If your child is in the junior year of high school, financial aid for college is top of mind, time to make some decisions. Bottom line: The kids are going…
Why student debt is an issue
You love your 18-year-old. You want to make him happy. So would you hand him the keys to a Ferrari, a bottle of tequila, and tell him to figure out what’s…
Teach teens how to save with these banking apps
Financial literacy is an essential life skill, one that teens should start learning well before they leave the nest. These tools offer the benefits and…
Christmas is ground zero for young picky eaters
The struggle is real with kids and food, but especially at holidays when most of the food may well be different than what they are used to seeing. You…
Countdown to Christmas dinner at your house
* Five days before: Plan the menu and the place settings, table decorations and center pieces. Plan the system and decide whether guests will fill their…
Clean your outside windows without a ladder
When was the last time you cleaned your outside windows? Last year? Five years ago? Never? It might sound like a deeply unpleasant or unworkable chore,…
Must-have toys for this holiday season
The holiday season is upon us, and the race is on to grab the most popular toys for the special kid in your life. Here are some of this year’s hottest…
Have your fireplace ready for heating season
It’s time to give your fireplace a checkup. Getting it ready for cold weather is important for safety and for personal comfort. All home heating systems…
Replacing a toilet just takes a little time and effort
The new chair-height toilets are nice. Those who want one hesitate because plumbers charge a big per-hour rate. The installation, however, is not that…