7 THINGS TO TALK ABOUT
BEFORE COLLEGE
Summer is about to be in full swing, and you know
what that means—college students will be
flooding campuses in just weeks. They will be on
their own for most likely the first time, and if they
are not prepared to be a responsible adult they can
make a mess of their money, education, and lives
faster than you can say “jello shot.”
KEEP UP THE GRADES.
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Hopefully you’ve been teaching your kids how to be responsible
for many years, but here are seven things you might want to
review with your teen before they head off to college:
MAKE A BUDGET.
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Even if your son or daughter has very little money, a
budget is still important. They need to know how to
manage what they have. Talk to them about giving every
dollar a name each month (The Graduate’s Survival
Guide can help with that). Remember, if you don’t teach
them how to spend wisely, someone else will teach them
that it’s okay to buy now and pay later.
DON’T SIGN UP FOR A CREDIT CARD
JUST TO GET A FREE T-SHIRT.
Your child will hear a