September 14, 2015
According to The New York Times, the divorce rate in America has been declining for a few decades. Nevertheless, there are still many children who have to cope with having their parents separate, so it’s important for parents to help their kids manage this difficult situation – although this often is easier said than in practice.
Most separating or divorcing parents may have never gone through the process before, and therefore may be unsure of what to do when helpings kids cope with divorce. Here are some ways:
September 11, 2015
In July, financial services company Sallie Mae and the global independent market research company Ipsos released the eighth annual “How America Pays for College” study. The report focuses on how much money parents and students spend for a college education, where they obtain the funds to pay for the expenses associated with college, and their thoughts about the cost and value of higher education.
Perhaps the most surprising finding is that parental income and savings surpassed scholarships and grants for the first time in five years, and is the number one source of paying for college.
For more insights from the How America Pays for College study, check out our accompanying infographic:
September 10, 2015
A new study from the University of Connecticut polled parents about the Common Core, the new education standards that have been enacted in 44 states nationwide to better prepare students for the world of tomorrow. Of the parents who responded, 39% weren’t even aware that the standards existed.
September 9, 2015
According to the 2015 Insurance Barometer Study by Life Happens and the life insurance association LIMRA, more than 40 percent of Americans don’t have life insurance. That equates to more than 128 million people without coverage.
Reasons that people give for not having life insurance vary, from “life insurance is too expensive” to “I still have time, I don’t need life insurance yet” to “I don’t know how to get coverage.” However, its purpose remains the same: Life insurance can provide loved ones with financial protection when they need it most, just like automobile insurance, health insurance and home insurance.
If you don’t have life insurance, here are five reasons for life insurance that you may have not yet fully considered:
September 8, 2015
One of the most important roles that parents play is as protector for their children, tasked with keeping them out of harm’s way and equipping them with the ability to protect themselves when they become adults. This includes protection and safety in automotive vehicles.
Keeping your child safe while you or someone else is behind the wheel is crucial. The number of child-related automobile injuries is staggering, but there are steps that you can take to protect your most precious cargo.
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