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How We’re Using Upromise to Save for College

Family Balance Sheet

Right before the pandemic started, I opened 529 College Savings Accounts for our daughters. My oldest was in eighth grade and one of my goals for 2020 was to start saving consistently for both daughters’ college education. We want to assist them in financing their college years and we needed to make some progress.

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Best College Student Credit Cards of February 2024

Savings Corner

FULL LIST OF EDITORIAL PICKS: BEST COLLEGE STUDENT CREDIT CARDS Before applying, confirm details on the issuer’s website. For example, good credit can improve your chances of landing a job or renting an apartment. It can be tempting to charge a night out with friends, for example, when you don’t have the cash on hand to cover it.

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Graduates – Use Summer to Learn How to Avoid College Fail Points

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are going on to college in the fall, don’t let summer roll by without doing some preparation work to help you avoid typical college fail points. Talk to any alumni you may know (hint parents, cousins, that kid that went off to college last year) to see what they know about it. Read up on what colleges may offer.

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19 Awesome Freebies Things for College Students

Coupons Do Work

I remember, not that long ago (I graduated from college in 2004) that being in college is great but the cost is expensive. For example, I went to University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada for a year. He gave such wonderful advice for someone who just graduated college.!) College kids today have it lucky! ).

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Scholarship Search: KC Scholars (Kansas City Area)

Motherhood Moments

The newest example of the program’s extraordinary offerings lies in the 2023 Traditional Scholarships. Through this generous program, deserving applicants are awarded an opportunity to earn their college degree debt free. KC Scholars supports all its awardees throughout the process and during college.

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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

I made some foolish choices shortly after graduating college, burning through my savings and running up credit card bills. I think of the period of my life right after college my “quarter life crisis,” which included a series of money mistakes. I try to set a good example, so hopefully that’s a good start. Not really.

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5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. When your children are college age, they can always get a private student loan. Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Use the above 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college fund. Know Your Actual Budget.

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