Exclusive: Parents’ Guide to Saving for Their Kids’ College
Your new bundle of joy has just arrived. The first thing in your mind is the price of diapers. Then you have to deal with the constant sleep interruptions every night to attend to your child. The last thing on your mind is their college education. Fidelity’s study seems to agree with this. About 62 percent of parents hope to save for their children’s college education. However, the same number is only on course to pay a third of the expenses. College education costs are on the rise every year, so saving as early as possible is your best bet.…
Ways to Ensure Your College Student’s Safety Away From Home
Looking back, it seems like minutes and not years since you drove your children to their first days of school. Now, they're high school graduates and off to pursue their own goals and dreams. Your children may not be under your roof each night, but there are still ways to keep them safe without intruding on their privacy. Have Honest Discussions Image via Flickr by neeraj_sharma685 Some parents steer clear of sensitive topics like drugs, sex, alcohol, and other dangerous behaviors. Be open and honest with your children, and let them know you're aware of what they face today. Arm them…
Ivy Bridge College – Enter to win $1000 Tuition Discount | #college #moms
The new year is upon us, and one of the biggest traditions in the world is to set a New Year's Resolution for yourself. Whether it's weight loss, going back to school, getting organized, most resolutions involve some sort of self betterment. Ivy Bridge College is dedicated to helping moms keep their resolve to get a higher education starting this year. When Kylie was only about five months old, I decided to go back to college and get a degree. I had a few online classes, but most of them were on location at the technical school I attended. Because…