by Judith Ackland | Jun 28, 2019 | Education
In our last blog, we talked about ways to teach your pre-schooler about money. As your child moves into elementary and middle school, you can continue the education with these tips: Pay your child for jobs they do rather than giving them an allowance. At this age,...
by Judith Ackland | Jun 14, 2019 | Education
As parents, one of the things we desire for our children is that they understand the value of money and how to save for the future. The trick is to tailor the lessons to the child’s age. Starting kids off as young as possible is one of the keys to raising money-savvy...
by Judith Ackland | Aug 7, 2018 | Education, Financial Aid
College can be a very stressful and draining endeavor—especially for those who have to pay for it! In our recent blog series, we’ve talked about different options to help make college more affordable including student loans, scholarships, and tax benefits. Our final...
by Judith Ackland | Jul 13, 2018 | Education, Student Debt
As costs continue to rise, loans can be useful to help cover the price tag of college. However, students and parents need to understand the implications of each type of student loan to help avoid sticker shock after graduation. It is important to remember that loans...
by Judith Ackland | Jun 28, 2018 | Education, Financial Aid
Paying for college can be incredibly stressful for families. In my series of blogs on reducing the cost of college, we’ve talked about using tax credits and tax benefits to help lighten the load. In this blog, we’ll talk about another avenue for reducing the cost of...
by Judith Ackland | Jun 19, 2018 | Education, Taxes
Paying for college can be an incredible financial burden for families. It pays to do your research to find any help available when planning for this expensive endeavor. In our last blog, we discussed two tax credits to help college students and their families pay for...