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Obama, Congress reenact battle over student loan rates

WASHINGTON -- President Obama complained about the looming...

 

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Should cursive writing still be taught?

Should cursive writing still be taught?

Darius Riley displays the concentration of a tightrope walker as he fastens his eyes on the lined...

The best universities in the U.S.

The best universities in the U.S.

Choosing a college can be a life-altering decision. To get you started, check out this list of the...

Games and activities to keep your kids sharp over summer

Keep your kids sharp over summer

Don't let your kids forget everything they've learned in school while on summer break. Keep their...

Top 10 'teacher tactics' to try at home

Top 10 'teacher tactics' to try at home

Have you ever visited your child’s classroom and wondered how the teacher maintains order...

The Ugly Side of Senior Year

The Ugly Side of Senior Year

What does it mean to be a senior? Most will point out the beauty of it: being top dog on campus,...

Someone will choose your child's education; why not you?

Someone will choose your child's education; why not you?

This is National School Choice Week, an occasion that always makes me think back to 1976, when as...

Got milk? Schools reconsider milk menu

Got milk? Schools reconsider milk menu

Cartons of milk still anchor school lunches, but the milk inside them is changing as concerns...

New rules could all but suspend starches from public schools

New rules could all but suspend starches from public schools

When spuds were all greasers, they deserved to get kicked out of school.

Studying for the SATs and ACTs

Studying for the SATs and ACTs

Many parents know the frustration that can arise when a son or daughter is preparing for the SAT...

For parents, the ABCs of college finance

Gail MarksJarvis: For parents, the ABCs of college finance

Look at your child, and think of college.

How to save for college during a recession

How to save for college during a recession

Saving for educational expenses in an economic downturn is a daunting task.

Helping a child face, and embrace, a career

Helping a child face, and embrace, a career

Your college sophomore shows no signs of a career track. How can you help her choose a path?

Simplifying the financial aid application

Simplifying the financial aid application

Any parent or student who has ever wrestled with filling out federal financial aid forms should...

Female Teachers May Pass Math Anxiety to Girls

Female Teachers May Pass Math Anxiety to Girls

Girls have long embraced the stereotype that they're not supposed to be good at math. It seems...

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Don't fail College Saving 101

Don't fail College Saving 101

OK, so the damage has been done to your college fund. Now what?

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Parenting Money

Web sites that foster good money skills

It's a challenge for adults to find a financial Web site for kids that offers age-appropriate...

Saving strategies -- one penny at a time

Pssst! Kids, want a hot investment tip in these tough times?

Recession? These teenagers get it

Parents who are facing the prospect of a layoff, salary cut or health-care squeeze may be in no mood...

Tough times mean tough talks with your kids about money

Maybe your salary has been frozen, or you're in limbo awaiting word from your boss on whether your...

Give your kids a credit card? umm ... No

A few weeks ago, I was asked by an opinion research organization for my thoughts on a new product...

A student's guide to using plastic wisely

My oldest son received a college graduation gift of sorts in May from Citibank -- a shiny, silver...

Money-smart kids: Dear Sasha and Malia ...

Can we talk about your allowance? I understand that each of you gets $1 a week. If you think that'...

Family finances

Need help with the family budget? Manage and organize your family's finances with these savvy sites

Now's the time for real-life money lessons

Nothing like a $65 fill-up to get the attention of a teenage driver.

Lessons in back-to-school shopping

Try convincing your teenager that your $15 jeans -- with no rips or embroidered patches-- are just...