Recently added articles from Kiplinger's Money Smart Kids Web Column:
Where to Stash Cash for College.
Sep 17, 2008 ... Byline: Janet Bodnar, Kiplinger Washington Editors <![CDATA[A study by the College Savings Foundation found that more than half of the parents surveyed were unfamiliar with 529 plans or didn't understand how they work. Yet Fidelity Investments' College Savings Indicator found ...
Saving for College Vs. Retirement.
Sep 10, 2008 ... Byline: Janet Bodnar, Kiplinger Washington Editors <![CDATA[We parents are always being told we should save for our retirement and our kids' college. Which comes first, and how much should we save for each? In general, saving for retirement should be your top ...
Does it Pay to Go to a Big-Name School?
Sep 03, 2008 ... Byline: Janet Bodnar, Kiplinger Washington Editors <![CDATA[Isn't it true that it pays to go to a higher-ranked (and in most cases more expensive) college because you can earn more money when you graduate? You've put your finger on a hot-button issue to which there's ...
Back-To-School Shopping Lessons.
Aug 26, 2008 ... Byline: Janet Bodnar, Kiplinger Washington Editors <![CDATA[Here are a few things on my teenage son Peter's back-to-school list: New khaki pants (current ones frayed at the cuff). Check. New sneakers (current ones two years old and worn). Check. ...
A College Checklist for Parents.(Column)
Aug 19, 2008; ... Byline: Janet Bodnar, Kiplinger Washington Editors <![CDATA[Kudos to the dad who recently e-mailed my column on six money skills every kid needs to his college-bound daughter with this thoughtful note: "Katie, please look over this article and let's get together (over sushi?) to ...