Thanks to my friend, Steve Rosen at the Kansas City Star for allowing me to speak my financial mind:

Why We Said ‘No’ to Our Daughter’s No. 1 College Choice – Kansas City Star

My oldest, Allison, is a gifted writer.  Allison is a rising senior in college and a creative writing major. Her writing has been commended for her frank, sometimes touching and often humorous insights into her topic. I asked her to submit the tips below to a writer friend of mine and this was the result.  I liked hearing these novel tips from the “boots on the ground” so to speak – where her insights were learned the hard way and very personally – as I am sure you will as well.

8 Tips for Landlords, Renters in the Under-30 Crowd – Money Under 30

I have always believed that it’s only when kids of any age spend “their” money that they pay close(r) attention to the cost.  And the recent article by The New York Times adds further support to this theory! 

So parents, partner up on the cost of anything with your kids to help them understand value.  All kids, at every age, need to have “skin in the game” to care – even when it comes to college. 

Parents’ Financial Support May Not Help College Grades – New York Times

So, should kids work in high school? Does a job interfere with grade performance? Is balance of both the key to success later in life? Danielle Cheesman of Loop21 interviewed me on these very questions. Below is the link to the resulting article with my responses.  Take a look and let me know what you think: 

Should Students Focus on Education Instead of Employment? – Loop21