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College & Money: What Every Teen Should Know Setting Your Teen Up for Financial Success at College
Essential Money Skills for College-Bound Teens Going off to college means taking responsibility for daily finances. To manage this well,...
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Jan 112 min read
Preparing Teens for Financial Success Is vocational school or college the next step for my child
Does your teen have the financial skills they need to thrive in the real world? Whether they’re heading to college, vocational school, or...
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Jan 11, 20241 min read
Is your teenager looking for good-paying careers that do not require a college degree? Is your teen interested in a construction job?
Life after high school comes with many decisions and trade-offs to make. According to this article posted on CNBC, over the past three...
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parentsfin
Jan 8, 20241 min read
What if I don’t want to go to college after I graduate high school?
Not every teen will go off to college and there are decisions and trade-offs associated with every option. As you explore with your teens...
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Jan 7, 20242 min read
Is vocational school or college the next step for my child? Does your teen have the money skills to be ready for life after high school?
Is your teen going to college or vocational school? They need to make informed choices. Financially Independent Teens can help you! Your...
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parentsfin
Jan 7, 20242 min read
Is vocational school or college the next step for my child? Does your teen have the money skills to be ready for life after high school?
Is your teen going to college or vocational school? They need to make informed choices. Financially Independent Teens can help you! Your...
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Dec 18, 20231 min read
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Dec 1, 20231 min read
How can you teach your teen to evaluate alternatives and make decisions sound money decisions
Here is a story from Financially Independent Teens: It was time to plan the summer vacation at Jane’s house. It was a family tradition to...
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Oct 28, 20231 min read
Preparing your child for the financial responsibility of college
As a parent of a high school or college student, you need to make sure your child is ready for their journey to independence. Discussing...
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Sep 17, 20232 min read
Is vocational school or college the next step for my child
Does your teen have the money skills to be ready for life after high school? Is your teen going to college or vocational school? They...
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Sep 4, 20232 min read
How can you teach your teen to evaluate alternatives & make decisions with realistic financial goals
How can you teach your teen to evaluate alternatives and make decisions within realistic financial constraints? Here is a story from...
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Aug 4, 20231 min read
ATTENTION PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS:
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May 26, 20232 min read
When should you open an investment account for your teen?
With the ability to buy fractional (partial) shares you can start with very little money Education your child about saving, investing,...
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May 4, 20231 min read
College financial aid offers- Be careful when comparing
The cost of college is not the number you see on the financial aid award. Many people just look at the bottom line when they see a...
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Apr 29, 20231 min read
Want to educate yourself or your children about financial basics?
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Apr 4, 20233 min read
Is vocational school or college the next step for my child
Is vocational school a good choice for my graduating teen? There are many factors that go into making this decision, including learning...
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Jan 28, 20231 min read
Comparing college costs. The line at the bottom of the financial aid statement is not where to start
Comparing college costs is not as straightforward as reading the financial aid award. College financial aid offers do not differentiate...
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Jan 20, 20232 min read
Achieve Financial Literacy. Guides for Teens, Parents and Adults
Our books, posts and blogs focus on helping children and adults achieve financial literacy. Raising Financially Independent Children...
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Dec 21, 20221 min read
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN IMPROVE YOUR PATH TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
§ Teach your children to have a budget or a plan § Have a savings plan for every member of the family § Teach your children the value...
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Dec 18, 20221 min read
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND THEIR PARENTS
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND THEIR PARENTS There are many factors to consider preparing to send your child off to college. Some...
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