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How Partial Government Shutdown Affects our Kids

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Five federally funded Head Start early childhood programs have stopped offering their services to 5,000 children of low-income families as a result of the partial government shutdown, according to the Washington Post. Head Start offers early…
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Colgate’s Haz La U Scholarship Helps Send Hispanics to College

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With more Hispanic students than ever before attending college in the U.S., they and their families often run up against a harsh reality—college can be prohibitively expensive for many. That’s why Colgate, in partnership with the Hispanic…
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7 Must-Know Resources for Finding Grants & Scholarships

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There are many resources available for parents looking for scholarships and grants for their college-bound children. While the process of finding the right ones seems daunting and even intimidating, it's really not so bad. And it's free money! Read…
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10 Money-Saving Back to School Tips

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Back to school season can get really expensive, especially if you’ve got more than one kid to outfit for the coming year. Online shopping site PriceGrabber®, in addition to offering a back-to-school shopping guide, suggests 10 money-saving…
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Mamiverse’s Best Financial Tips for Parents

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Finances are an important part of our lives, whether we like it or not. At least twice a year we should reassess them and clean house, so to speak, as well as address any thorny issues. Confronting our financial challenges head-on makes them…
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The Real Cost of Your Child's College Education

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If you have children and you hope they will one day go to college, then you are probably already worrying about how you will pay for it. College is expensive—very expensive. According to a new Urban Institute report, adults in their 30s…
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Are We Really Over the Recession?

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Just reading the headlines makes me wonder where the economic recovery is. Roughly three-quarters of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, with little to no emergency savings, according to a survey released by Bankrate.com on Monday. In…
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The Chaotic Reality of Parenting

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Wow. Is it really that bad? A new infographic from StokeBox.com suggests that modern moms are drowning in responsibilities—and oceans of laundry. Plus, they spend about $1000 a year on kids’ clothes, which their little ones outgrow about…
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How To Really Save Money On Car Insurance

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While most of us dread dealing with insurance matters, I think it’s safe to bet we all love saving money. And chances are, you’re paying more than necessary for your car insurance. So why not invest an hour or two to make sure you’re…