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3 Tips for Making the Most Out of a College Visit

February 20, 2013 by

My Money College is a big deal. All the years of academic study, from grade school through high school, will culminate with... Read Full Story

How to Go to College for Less

January 15, 2013 by

My Money Outside-the-box strategies for saving money on college. As the mother of two teenagers, news of rapidly increasing college tuition and... Read Full Story

5 Tips to Manage Student Loan Debt

December 26, 2012 by

My Money College was a great time in my life – but as the excitement of graduation neared, my student loan debt... Read Full Story

Concerned About Paying for College? Take Action!

November 26, 2012 by

My Money Many Chicago parents share a dream of seeing their children attend college and receive a quality education that can help... Read Full Story

3 Must-Know Dorm Room Security and Fire Safety Tips

September 7, 2012 by

My Place Safety in the dorm room may not be the first thought on a new college student’s mind, but as a... Read Full Story

How Safe Are School Buses?

August 21, 2012 by

My Ride Just how safe is your child’s school bus? In mid-March, a Pennsylvania school bus and tractor-trailer collided, killing the truck... Read Full Story

School Carpool Lanes Can Be a Danger Zone

April 24, 2012 by

My Ride Doing the math, I’m surprised by how many times I’ve driven through my kids’ school carpool lane: two to three... Read Full Story

Be Safe: Get to Know Your Crossing Guard

January 27, 2012 by

My Place Pedestrian accident fatalities are on the rise, and school crossing guards play a critical role in ensuring child safety. Stationed at... Read Full Story