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  • Study: More Money From Parents Equals Lower College Grades

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • January 15
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    Parents who are footing more of the college tuition bill for their children give them a better chance of graduating. But a surprising new study finds they may not be doing them any favors in another area — generous financial support appears to ...

  • Study: Federal College Savings Plan Primarily Help Wealthy

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • January 2
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    A federal plan meant to help families save for college tuition is overwhelmingly benefiting wealthy families, a federal review has found.
    The financial instruments, known as 529 college savings plans, contribute to a billion dollar industry but are ...

  • A Key Step In Getting College Financial Aid

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • December 20, 2012
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    If your child is planning to apply for financial aid for the coming school year, mark January 1 on your calendar, listen up.
    Every year on January 1 the federal government unveils what's known as Free Application for Federal Student Aid, otherwise k...

  • Scholarships for College: Private Scholarships Are Only Part of The Many Available

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • December 17, 2012
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    As the year comes to an end, and upcoming high school grads get ready for their first year in college beginning next fall, many may be overlooking a lucrative source of college scholarships.
    Many people assume that the biggest source of college cash...

  • Five Things to Know Before Applying for SSI for Children

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • October 30, 2012
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    Before applying for SSI for children there are several factors to consider that may aid in understanding of what can be expected from the process. Children may be eligible to receive these types of benefits from birth up to the age of 18 if they meet...

  • Morehouse College Cuts Spending As Enrollment Drops

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • October 19, 2012
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    Morehouse College says it will furlough faculty and staff and make other budget cuts because of a drop in enrollment.
    The Atlanta college is teaching 2,360 students — about 125 fewer than projected, Interim Provost Willis Sheftall said Thursda...

  • Study: Recent College Grads Owe $26,600 In Debt

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • October 18, 2012
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    The 8.8 percent unemployment rate among recent college graduates was front and center during the second Presidential debate on Tuesday night. Here's another factoid the candidates could have used to bolster their arguments - the average student who g...

  • More Adults Living With Their Parents

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • October 18, 2012
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    More adults are moving in with their parents. A new survey by PulteGroup, one of America’s biggest builders, says almost one third of homeowners expect their grown kids or parents to live with them. USA Today says the survey shows that the rise...

  • Planning Early Important To Meeting College Costs

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • September 14, 2012
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    Financially preparing for college in the face of rising high education costs can be a daunting task, but a sound savings strategy today can ease the strain of tomorrow's tuition costs.
    "Exploring various options and planning early can make the cost ...

  • ‘Tooth Fairy’ Gave $3 on Average This Year

    • Posted by Mommy Brown
    • September 4, 2012
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    The “tooth fairy” gave $3 per tooth on average to children this year, up 15 percent from last year, according to a survey by credit card company Visa.
    Visa also released a free app and online tool,  the Tooth Fairy Calculator, ...