Back To School
My youngest nephew, and namesake, Kenneth is going off to college next week. The last of my nieces and nephews to take that step. I wish him the best. His Mom is sweating the delivery of many back-to-school items. Hope they make it. But I think he will live, either way. Our young people can do much more for themselves than we give them credit. We just have to step back and let them!
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In honor of going back to college, or any other school, I will link recent posts with tips, and suggestions for the young and young at heart-going back to school. And for the parents paying the bills-good luck.
Back To School Reads-Personal Finance Tips
Austin at Foreigner’s Finances-has conveniently listed his “going back to school posts in one place. And he didn’t even know my plan for today…..Thanks Austin!
Single Guy Money, has a post on Dorm Room Decorating-much different than when I was in college-back in the dark ages…
Rainy Day Saver has this post about saving on back to school purchases-check it out-relates to all school ages, not just college.
Fill The Backpack is a contest/giveaway with great back to school prizes. Check it out!
Jacob at Early Retirement Extreme has a guest post about becoming financially independent by age 35. If a parent doesn’t want this for their kids, I will be shocked. If we could pour in the wisdom of those who have made as many mistakes with their money, as you and I-these young people’s lives could be so much more productive and less stressed!
The Mighty Bargain Hunter has written about Swagbucks, and back to school-don’t know much about Swagbucks, but they seem to be popular….
Jason at One Money Design writes this list of back to school shopping tips… Check it out.
20s Money, has this post about earning money and part-time jobs for those in school! Better hope your Dad doesn’t read this Kenneth!
My Financial Objectives has a two part series about working through college-this is the first one! Find part two here!
At Money Help For Christians, Craig has written about the fallacy of student loan debt being one of your college course requirements-see what YOU think!
Len Penzo has written a controversial post about the value of private schools-check it out and let him no your opinion. Believe me, he can take a punch-but be ready for the counter!
Fiscal Fizzle has written about the pros and cons of working during high school, what say you, readers?
Money Crashers has written a list of back-to-school things to not forget-lists are good!
Tom at Canadian Finance Blog has this back to school list for your review. When does school start in Canada?
And, this post from Sam at The Financial Samaurai, about the numbers of young versus old workers.
The Saved Quarter has this post about borrowing money to go back to school.
Living Rich With Coupons has this back to school giveaway-today and tomorrow are the entry deadlines for many! So don’t procrastinate.
Darwins Finance writes about For Profit College scams-before you enroll, read this!
My recent guest post about Back to School Meals and Obesity!
Nurses Going Back to School:
For Nurses going back to school, check out this list of 100 blog posts for nurses considering continuing their education.
Back to School Best Wishes:
Best of Luck for all those going back to school, or the parents of those dealing with empty nests.
For a Gallup poll about students in grades 5-12-whether they are Hopeful, Engaged, and Thriving-check it out, and let me know what you think. It sounds as if the students in our country, don’t have quite the doom and gloom attitude of their parents!
It ain’t so bad-give it a week or two-you will enjoy getting to know your spouse again!
And Kenneth, make sure you call your Mom occasionally!
Reader Comments:
Let me know your back to school questions or comments, or your stories about back to school.
Thanks to these sites and carnivals for mentions of The Millionaire Nurse Blog
The Bucksome Boomer week in Sports Review!
Elle @ Couple Money, with this weeks Yakezie Carnival
Personal Finance by the Book-‘preciate it Joe
Len Penzo’s Black Coffee series
Simple Financial Lifestyle, has his PGA roundup!
If I have missed any, please let me know, and I will link back.
Thanks to all!
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Nice article. It was good to read. Thank you for posting this.
Thanks for the round up Doc!
See you over at Yakezie.com!
Cheers,
Sam
Many many many parents would rather want that their children buy a big house, a nice car, and that the children go on fancy vacations with their grand children than that their children become financially independent. Sure, FI would be nice too, but unless the parents themselves are FI, they’re probably not going to think it more valuable than the conventional status symbols.
Maybe these extraordinary times will bring about changes in culture and behavior, even on the margins. I find it remains difficult to convince some, that a new car “payment” is not a good thing. Time will tell.
Hi – Wanted to stop by for the round up! You have some interesting articles-looking forward to checking them out!!!
Stop by anytime, Barb. Thanks.
Great tips. I’ve been doing these as well. It’s amazing how many things you really don’t need that are already around the house. Don’t forget the list and if possible, don’t bring the kids. Use coupons too..