December 22, 2013 12:00 AM By Len Boselovic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pretty soon, some area high school students will have something their parents lack: a financial plan. Junior Achievement and the CFA Society of Pittsburgh are teaming up with the co-author of a book on financial literacy and two local universities to offer high school … Continue reading Heard Off the Street: A financial planning lesson for youngsters
Tough Talks: Our Kids and Money
Our Kids & Money teaches us to talk about & demystify money issues. Tough Talks topics include Lunch Money Budgeting, Starting an Allowance System, "Should I Go To College?" and (my favorite) Telling Kids You Can't Afford an Item or Activity. Tune in and tune up your family finance skills before the holiday marketing reaches full swing.
Colleges May Penalize You for Ranking on Financial Aid Applications
According to Reuter's, Colleges use some FAFSA information in surprising ways, and may penalize you. Read the full article for strategies on completing financial aid forms.