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Why I Pay My Kids for Good Grades—and Why It Might Work for You Too

Family Finances / Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach / academic allowance, child motivation, National Merit Scholar, parenting strategies, paying kids for good grades, rewards for grades

Paying kids for good grades is a hot topic in parenting circles. Some view it as smart motivation. Others believe it undermines the value of learning. I get the skepticism—but after years of doing it with my own children, I stand by it completely. In our household, an academic allowance isn’t just about cash—it’s about […]

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4 Smart Ways to Pay For College or Grad School Without Student Loans

If you want to pursue an undergraduate degree or you’re considering going to graduate school but want avoid taking out student loans, there are alternative ways to pay for higher education costs. Here are four smart ways to pay for college or grad school without student loans.

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Why I Pay My Kids for Good Grades—and Why It Might Work for You Too

4 Smart Ways to Pay For College or Grad School Without Student Loans

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