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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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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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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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Jan 1, 20242 min read
Make reducing money stress budgeting your New Year’s resolution! Budgeting helps you get a better handle on your money.
We all could use a little guidance when reducing our “optional” spending. See what Sylvia did in her budget. Sylvia was always short at...
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Dec 31, 20231 min read
Start the new year off right! Work on family financial harmony:
Can your family financial discussions use a tune-up? You may be interested in this article from Fidelity.com discussing how families can...
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Dec 30, 20231 min read
START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT- IMPROVE YOUR PATH TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
Think about some of these as New Year resolutions § Have a budget in place § Increase your savings rate § Have a plan for retirement...
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Dec 29, 20231 min read
Start the New Year off right by setting Financial Goals!
Are you wondering what goals to set for yourself and your family in 2024? Need help in figuring out what to do? Are you unsure of how to...
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Dec 1, 20231 min read
How can you teach your teen to evaluate alternatives and make decisions sound money decisions
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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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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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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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Dec 28, 20221 min read
START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT- IMPROVE YOUR PATH TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
§ Have a budget in place § Increase your savings rate § Have a plan for retirement § Teach your children the value of money § ...
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Dec 24, 20222 min read
Smart Women, Smart Money, Understanding How Money Works for Your Family
Why Do Women Need to Understand Their Finances? By managing your money, you can help to ensure that you and your family are on a sound...
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Dec 23, 20222 min read
Budgets and Bills Move from paycheck to paycheck to saving for a goal
Budgets and Bills Move from paycheck to paycheck to saving for a goal You may be spending all of your paycheck each month and you are...
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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 10, 20221 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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