7 Things to Do to Get Ready to Retire It seems like you just started empty nesting, you are still paying for college, and now you need to think about things to do to get ready to retire. So many questions like: Do we have enough retirement savings to ever quit work or...
Fortunately there are a few ways to make the process more pleasant during tax time with tax deductions for parents of college students. These college student tax credits can give you a few of your tuition dollars back from the government when you file your taxes each year.
Top 8 Senior Year Expenses to Prepare For – Check out this list of senior year expenses and find options for making the senior year affordable. Find options for saving money on senior year activities while still having a fun year.
As I finished reading a book on this list, I decided to create a book list post from suggestions in a couple of Facebook groups that talk about finance, and I also asked some of our NPP friends what their favorite financial books were, and so… Here are the best finance books to share with young adults that I came up with from these sources.
We have had 3 sons in college, and the second and third time around were much easier because we knew what to expect! The biggest concern for us, and many others are all of the college expenses. Here are some things that we learned the first (and second) time around, as we planned a budget for college.
This post answers the question, “Why should I shop on Amazon?” There are so many amazing reasons to shop at Amazon! Let me count the ways… I’m telling you that I have learned so much about Amazon while writing this post! The options are endless and really amazing!
The Scholarship System Review. Tips for creating a plan for applying for scholarships and how to win scholarships to pay for college.
Usually the FAFSA due date is October 1 every year, and everyone who has a high school senior all the way through their senior year in college needs to fill this out yearly.
However, this year (2023), the FAFSA will not be ready until December -no exact date is available at this time. (September 2023)
This post is to help you to be ready for the process of filling out the FAFSA whether it’s your first time or you have done it a few times before.
A REAL list of senior discounts over 55 with no AARP membership required. Most lists have expired or nonexistent discounts. Many are only local. This list has an actual list of discounts offered in the US.
Have you saved enough to pay for college? If yes, I applaud you. If not, maybe you’re just like me, hoping to find scholarships to help offset the cost and future debt for your kiddo. Paying for college is no small feat. Read on to find out where you can find money!
It’s that time! Amazon Prime Days are October 7-8, 2025. These are the days to check out all of their absolute best deals ALL YEAR LONG. The prime day sale is a great time to start your dorm room and apartment shopping. Amazon has you covered!
Are you wondering how to win scholarships? How does the scholarship process work? How do you get scholarships? When should I start looking?
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