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  • commuting to college

    Pros and Cons of Commuting to College

    College July 13, 2021

    When your child starts college and you have an empty nest, you might have a to-do list, including travel abroad and fixing up the house. But before you book a flight, borrow money to turn your child’s room into a home theater or think about other activities for empty nesters, consider that a growing number...

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    Should You Give Your College Student an Allowance?

    College July 13, 2021

    College is a series of firsts for students. It’s the first time they’ll live on their own, be responsible for every meal, handle their laundry and even complete homework without you there to help. Still, parents struggle with whether or not that independence should come with financial help. Should your college student get an allowance,...

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    How to Start an Emergency Fund

    My Money March 23, 2021

    What is an emergency fund? Sometimes called a rainy day fund , an emergency fund is money that you set aside to serve as your financial safety net for when you need it. What qualifies as an emergency? To a certain extent, an emergency varies by the individual, but one way to think of it...

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    How to Make Tax Season Less Stressful

    Saving & Spending October 30, 2019

    There are many times during the year that can induce stress in people’s lives. The holiday season. Moving. An important work deadline. But a day that almost everyone considers universally stressful? Income Tax Day. While taxes can be confusing and time-consuming, tax time doesn’t necessarily have to be taxing. Stick to these tips to get...

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    How to Hire the Right Employees

    Growing October 18, 2019

    If you want to expand your business, finding employees with specific skills, such as accounting, sales or IT, should be a top priority. Searching for new talent is a good problem to have because it means your company is growing. But finding the right people in the timeframe you require can be challenging. Because the...

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    School Fire Safety Tips: Prevention Begins with Education

    Growing Your Family September 18, 2019

    According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 4,980 structure fires in educational buildings each year from 2011 – 2015. That’s why it’s so important to stress fire safety education in our schools. Take a look at the following school safety tips, and learn how you can teach school fire...

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    Help Your Teen Volunteer

    College January 30, 2019

    Extracurricular activities are no longer limited to just athletics, student government and the school newspaper. Increasingly, community service and volunteer work are becoming popular high school extracurricular activities. In fact, many high schools are making community service a requirement for graduation and many colleges are using volunteer work as a metric for admission. Here is...

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    The Top 10 Freelance Jobs You Can Do From Home

    New Job December 11, 2018

    Today’s workplace is changing, and the traditional employee-employer relationship is being transformed by contract and freelance employment. That’s a trend that is going to continue, experts say. In fact, the 2017 Freelancing in America study estimates that, by 2027, the majority of all workers will be freelancers.[1] Those looking for the best paying work from...

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    How to Find Good Interns

    Growing May 23, 2018

    Sponsoring internships can provide your company with additional talent, but keep in mind that for college students, internships are more than just jobs. Students take internships to gain practical working experience and learn more about their field of study. As beneficial as internships are to students, they can be invaluable for businesses. An intern gives...

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    Looking for a New Job? Check Out This Resume Guide First

    New Job April 10, 2018

    For job seekers, a standout resume is essential for securing an interview. That means that knowing how to craft an effective resume could change your future. Below you’ll find tips on how to create a resume that will increase the likelihood of being interviewed and potentially launch you into the next phase of your career....

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    The Rise of the One Car Family

    Vehicle October 16, 2017

    For the last 40 years, two-car families have been the norm in the United States. And it hasn’t been uncommon for some families to own three or more cars But auto-industry experts now say societal and technological changes could spell the end of the two-car family. “Right now in the U.S., 57% of households have...

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    How Brendan Droppo Became an Artist for NASCAR

    NASCAR June 2, 2017

     As a boy, Brendan Droppo loved watching NASCAR races with his dad. He was mesmerized by the many different colors and paint schemes; after the races, the young artist would spend hours drawing pictures of the winning cars. “Then I’d draw a second version with my own paint scheme,” he says. “I fell in love...

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  • Teen summer job

    Top Summer Jobs for Teens

    New Job April 16, 2013

    How to find a meaningful (or just plain fun) summer job. As children mature into young adults, summer is no longer about killing time between school semesters. If your son or daughter is age 14 or older, summer is a great time for a job. There are no federal requirements, but some states demand employment...

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