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Paying For College – Students Or Parents?

When you’re a parent holding your newborn for the very first time, there are probably a lot of thoughts that run through your mind. One of them just may be that you hope that you’ll be in a position to provide your son or daughter with all that they need in order to be a thriving adult. And, without a doubt, that would have to include sending them off to college.

Of course, when it comes to deciding who should pay for it, it may not be as black-and-white as it might initially appear. On one hand, if you’re in a financial state where you can pay all of their way, it could be a real blessing. On the other, as the price of tuition only continues to increase, that may not be the most realistic route to go. Plus, there’s something to be said for a college student contributing to their own educational future (they tend to appreciate it more when they do).

January 21, 2013

Family

Protect Your Loved Ones From Elder Financial Abuse

Far too many elderly people have become victims of elder abuse. Some experience physical or verbal abuse, but the vast majority experience financial abuse. In fact, 70% of all elder abuse is financial abuse.

Either family members or others closely associated to elderly people often take advantage of them financially. This is most prominent for elderly folks who are confused easily and find it hard to keep track of their finances on their own. Many vulnerable elderly people are victims of theft and fraud as a result of a greedy, ill intentioned family member or caregiver.

September 26, 2012

Family

3 Reasons Not To Give Your Kids Everything They Want

If you are a parent, you know that you want to provide for your kids and make sure they have everything that they need. Need is the key word here. Although you want your kids to be happy, it is important that you teach them some key things about their wants.

The first thing you must do is teach them that they can’t have everything they want, and below are three reasons why:

1. If you let them have everything they want, you are teaching them that in life you always get everything you want as soon as you want it. Obviously this cannot last forever. Once these kids grow up they are going to see that their every whim will not be satisfied, yet they will still expect this. The result will be unsatisfactory relationships and unrealistic expectations leading to a life full of disappointments and heartaches.

February 15, 2012

Family

A Great Way To Spend Time With Your Kids This Christmas – Make Dough Ornaments

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to get your creative juices flowing. Your kids are going to want to do something cool this Christmas with you, so why not create some great memories by making your own Christmas ornaments this year? There’s a really simple dough recipe below that you can use to make all sorts and varieties of ornaments

Dough Ornament Recipe

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup salt

1 ½ cups warm water

December 19, 2011

Family

Are Your Family Finances Recession Proof?

Everybody is scared of a possible recession. This has become apparent during the last global financial crisis. Now, many households are assessing the stability of their finances. Of course, no one wants to be a casualty of any possible recession. Are your family finances recession-proof? Here is a simple checklist.

1. The main source of household income is not formal employment. It is logical that employment is not a secured income source especially during recession, when many companies from across various industries fold up and dwindle. Job loss is an inevitable and potential occurrence that may happen to all formally employed professionals. It could spur financial crisis and instability.

2. Family income comes from a home-based or small business. The recent financial crisis has allowed so many households to realize the advantage of owning and operating a business over relying on formal employment. Businesses are more likely to grow exponentially. A household has the potential to earn so much more from running a business, compared with formal employment wherein monthly income is fixed.

December 9, 2011

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