Sending the Kids Off to College Should not Break the Bank

Well here it is another school year at an end. The kidssome they can stick aside for college. This is an easy
are ready for summer, fun, beaches, parties andstep. They should have no problem agreeing with this.
everything else. What they are not thinking about areWork it out on a spreadsheet, after they get their job.
colleges. They, in fall will be off to college and possiblyTake half and show them over the summer what
working and a busy schedule.they will have. Sure it may not amount to much, BUT
By taking the summer in steps you will have someat least it's a start.
extra money for college. As you all know books willIn some cases the kids are only going to a junior
break a bank. They in some cases are morecollege. They can still keep their job. This is great. That
expensive than the classes. The kids of today want toway they can still have the savings during the year.
party and have a lot of fun. But by sitting with themAnother step that you can take is if you don't want
and telling them that you are paying for college doesthem to work, but just rest most of the summer for
not teach them, but by saying you are going to assisttheir college adventure, then you should not have to
them and help them, you may find this will be better onsock them all their fun money…they should
your wallet.work part of it off. They are never too old to take out
In June let the kids rest. They sure have earned it. Butthe trash.
tell them by July you want them to have a part timeBy working with your kids you will find that they too
job that will help pay for their summer fun and alsoare willing to save and work for what they want.