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Enriching Education: European "Twins" to US Colleges

Motherhood Moments

Acceptance rates for US colleges continue to drop year after year. Between 2017-2022, Boston College’s acceptance rate dropped from 32% to 16% and New York University's from 27.66% to 12.20%.

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7 Things You Should Teach Your Kids About Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Kids usually start asking a lot of questions when they’re 3, 4, and 5 years old, and it’s your job as a parent to answer those questions to the best of your knowledge in an open and honest way. It’s easy for kids to accept gifts from their parents and not realize the amount of money that has gone into them getting that gift.

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Learn How to Protect Your Child’s College Fund

For the Mommas

From parents sending their child to their first day of kindergarten to high school seniors heading into their last year, photos taken by proud parents were everywhere. Among those photos were also pictures and stories about families sending their child off to college. Forbes ) Face it, college is an investment.

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Bet On Your Baby!

Nicoles Nickels

Every parent thinks they know their baby well, but are they willing to bet on it? Bet on Your Baby is a show where parents play fun games with their toddlers, and try to “bet” on what baby will do next! If they guess correctly, the family wins $5,000 in college tuition money, and the chance to play for $50,000!

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What If We All Only Had One Child?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Only one child’s college tuition to pay. What we call sibling rivalry is actually a chance to get along with peers on a daily basis,’ explains Meri Wallace, author of Birth Order Blues. ‘Losing a game, waiting a turn, joining a group–all of these things are hard for an only child''” (Parents).

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays). Check with your local college for students who are majoring in the subject your child needs help with. Use cash (yours, your parents or other cash that can be had). says Jeanette Pavini from Coupons.com.

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Enter the Huggies® Little Hands, Big Plans Essay Contest for a Chance to Win $5000!

Saving Cents With Sense

I know some parents write “Dear Baby” letters while they are expecting to welcome the new little one, and let him/her know how loved and special he/she is before even arriving. Helping to pay for a private school, their first car, or even starting that ever important college fund – a $5000 can go a long way. What would you do with it?

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