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Holiday Spending and College Kids: Setting Boundaries Before the Season Starts

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During her freshman year, my daughter Alexis Facetimed us to discuss a carefully thought-out proposal about spring break plans with her boyfriend and some friends. She’d researched costs, looked at alternatives, and even started setting aside money of her own. What impressed my husband Earl and me wasn’t just her planning. It was how she’d […]

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Why You Should Re-Think Living at Home or Living Solo While in College

College room and board expenses now average $9,804 at public four-year colleges—more than the average cost of tuition itself, according to the College Board. That means where you live while earning your degree could have a greater financial impact than you realize. While many assume that living at home or solo in a dorm is

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Holiday Spending and College Kids: Setting Boundaries Before the Season Starts

Why You Should Re-Think Living at Home or Living Solo While in College

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