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Alternatives to College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Does the cost of a four year college or university degree scare you? We all have been taught that a college degree is the path to the good life, but is it still – when students are emerging with heavy debt and little chance of a lucrative job? Are you afraid to go, and yet afraid not to go? Commercial (non airline) pilots. Other jobs.

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Roth IRA Conversions? Better Wait and See.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Understanding Your 401(k) How to Graduate College Without Being Broke Are You Making These Five Retirement Planning Mistakes? However, it sounds like using a stretch Roth IRA won’t be a way to do it so it’s back to the drawing board for me. What are your thoughts on stretching out IRA distributions for heirs? Money Tips'

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Caring Causes: Student Volunteering on the Rise

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The survey found that students volunteer for reasons beyond enhancing their college applications. Check out this conversation Brainly students are having on the importance of volunteering. Brainly , the leading education and homework help platform, conducted a nationwide survey to better understand students’ views on volunteering.

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3 Moves that Can Hurt Your Career

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Going from high school to college is a rite of passage for which I was inadequately prepared. As many do, I started college because it was the expected next step. Instead of trying to work after college graduation at a real career, I took a retail sales management trainee job. A delayed start. It was really the only offer I had.

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Parenting Pointers: Promoting Emotional Readiness for the Workplace

Motherhood Moments

A recent study by the Mary Christie Institute , in partnership with the Healthy Minds Network, the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), and the National Association of Colleges and Employers, asked young graduates (between 22 and 28) about their mental and emotional wellbeing. 43 percent suffered from anxiety.

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Healthy Habits: How to Promote Healthy Living for the Whole Family

Motherhood Moments

A great way to demonstrate the importance of college is to lead by example and make a commitment to going back to school yourself. It may feel difficult or awkward to bring it up, but having honest conversations with your children can help ensure that they have the information and support they need to make healthy decisions.

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8 Summer Date Night Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

It was a low key and fun afternoon with several conversations flowing. If there are any local college campuses in your area, see if there are bands playing. Date like a college kid. Today’s post is from my good friend, Elle Martinez, of Couple Money. We just had some people over to our house for lunch this past weekend.