by crossuser | Oct 5, 2023 | Education
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates the cost of raising a child to the age of 17 for a middle-income family will be about $285,000. That’s approaching the median value of a new home in the U.S.1,2 If you want to add the cost of education to that number,...
by crossuser | Oct 4, 2023 | Education
You may have heard of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, if you or someone you know has plans to attend a college, career school, or university. Last year, over 60% of high school seniors submitted a FAFSA to the Department of Education to secure...
by crossuser | Aug 31, 2023 | Education
It doesn’t take a degree in finance to see that the cost of college continues to rise. In its 2021 report, the College Board showed that in-state tuition and fees at public four-year institutions increased by 9% in inflation-adjusted dollars between the 2011-12 and...
by crossuser | Aug 30, 2023 | Education
Schools across the nation are getting back to business. For students, it’s a return to education after vacations, summer jobs, and other activities. For parents, grandparents, and guardians, “back to school” often means an outlay of cash. There are computers to...
by Diane Olinger | Jul 27, 2023 | Education
College marks a great milestone in a child’s life. It may be the first time he or she will live away from home. Dropping off your child at college may be an experience loaded with emotions, so here are a few tips for a smoother transition. Accept that the Parent-Child...
by Diane Olinger | Dec 29, 2022 | Education
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates the cost of raising a child to the age of 17 for a middle-income family will be about $285,000. That’s approaching the median value of a new home in the U.S.1,2 If you want to add the cost of education to that number,...
