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July 2008 - Posts
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July 27, 2008 10:35 AM
You wake up one morning, and it finally hits you that your kids are no longer living with you; they’re not just gone for a few days, but for the year, maybe longer. A change like this can be unsettling for both you and your kids — an 18-year chunk of your lives is suddenly missing, and you’re no longer quite who you were. As you adjust to the changes that come with freshman year, here are six bits of advice for helping you cope. Read More...
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July 27, 2008 10:21 AM
Your children will be bombarded with credit card offers while they’re at college, and odds are they won’t be able to resist: Nearly two out of every three undergraduates report having at least one credit card. One in four have paid at least one late fee. So what can you do? Here are five basic but crucial rules and reality checks for you to pass on to your kids that could help keep them out of credit card trouble. Read More...
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July 27, 2008 10:12 AM
Maybe you’re one of those parents who’s always bailing your grown children out of a financial hole — when they’re overdrawn, late on their rent, and maxed out on their cards, you’re quick to jump in with the money they need. It’s natural to want to help your kids, even when they’re old enough to be taking care of themselves. But if you want there to be any chance for this cycle to stop, before you bail them out again, here are three tips to keep in mind. Read More...
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July 22, 2008 08:12 PM
With a kid in college and the cost of gas and groceries still on the rise, finding money for both the essentials and the little things can be tough right now. Here are seven tips for saving money on everything from major purchases to your extras, like movie rentals and manicures, to keep you going even when the economy isn’t. Read More...
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July 04, 2008 11:13 AM
In the current economy, money’s tighter this year for a lot of families than it has been, and even with your federal financial aid, you and your kids may have college expenses left to cover but not enough in savings to cover them. Your kids may be able to get the extra money they need from a private student loan, but what if they need you to co-sign in order to qualify? As you're weighing your decision of whether or not to co-sign, here are some of the most common questions parents ask about co-signing, things to consider, the pros, the cons, and what the financial realities are. Read More...
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July 04, 2008 11:09 AM
With gas and food prices up and employment down, you may not have a lot of cash to go around right now, especially if you’ve got kids in college. But with the start of the fall semester only a couple months away, where do you go for money for college if the financial aid package your children received just isn’t enough this year? Here are three college loans you can look at for the extra financing you need. Read More...
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July 04, 2008 10:55 AM
Why overspend this year on a vacation that could cost you big in rising gas, airfare, and food prices? Take a staycation, and you can plan an affordable summer getaway right there in your hometown or nearby. Break out of your household routine, check into a reasonably priced local hotel or resort, and seek out all the sights and attractions like an out-of-towner. If you live in or near New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Scottsdale, or Dallas, here are five staycation ideas and hotel packages for you, recommended by Fodor’s.com. Read More...
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July 04, 2008 10:40 AM
With the cost of gas and plane tickets at record highs, and the dollar falling in value overseas, any kind of travel is expensive, and like a lot of families, you may have had to cancel your vacation plans. But before you skip a summer break altogether, consider taking a “staycation,” where you can still enjoy an affordable summer vacation at home. Here are five tips for how to experience your city through the eyes of a tourist, discover those great hidden places and small restaurants you never knew about, and take in the local sights you’ve kept putting off but always wanted to see. Read More...
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