The Hidden Costs Of College
Colleges post the cost of tuition, room and board and the miscellaneous fees but these are not the only expenses you will need to plan for.
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Colleges post the cost of tuition, room and board and the miscellaneous fees but these are not the only expenses you will need to plan for.
I don't have a definitive answer! But I believe that kids should be responsible for some of the cost of college.
The first step in finding financial aid for college is to get the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form done.
Next Sunday is Massachusetts College Goal Sunday. This program provides free information and assistance to Massachusetts families applying for financial aid.
Mutual fund companies send out annual statements the end of January. Take the time to review them.
The number one reason to sell is when your goals or objectives are met and you need the dollars to pay for the goal.
You will want to learn how to compare your mutual fund to a standard so you can tell how well your fund is doing compared to other similar mutual funds.
There are thousands of mutual funds to choose from and you will need a disciplined process to whittle down the number to something that is manageable.
Let's start the New Year with a look at your portfolio.
According to Fidelity's annual Financial Resolutions Study about 20% of those making financial resolutions are serious about paying off debt.
Saving more money always makes the top ten for resolutions.
A study done by the CDC estimates that almost 80% of adults do not get enough exercise.
The commercials for weight loss started right after Christmas this year.
According to Forbes magazine, just 8% of us achieve our New Year's Resolutions each year.
Yesterday was all about getting healthy, today let's talk about the wealthy part.
New Year's resolutions usually involve two things, health and wealth!
Most folks have overindulged in oh so many ways. And now we have begun to wonder how on earth we are going to undo the damage done?
Before we know it we will be writing 2015! So what were my thoughts last year at this time?
A new year is a good time to take stock of what you've got at work so review those benefits and don't miss out.
The day after Christmas is always so anticlimactic with the buzz and excitement all gone.
Merry Christmas! And of course, I'd like to wish everyone a healthy and wealthy New Year.
For the last 30 years, PNC Wealth Management has figured out the cost of the 12 Days of Christmas.
Many people give to charity each year, especially during the holiday season, but there are some guidelines to follow.
It is very difficult to talk about money just days before Christmas but I am going to try.
Sunday the 21st marks the first official day of winter, even though winter seemed to start in November this year.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
Karen Read's Lexus SUV was up for auction, but it was called off 30 minutes before a bid even came in.
Giovanni Pintor life's work and focus are making roads, and specifically road design, safer.
A woman died and three other people were hurt when a boat crashed into a pier just off a runway at Logan Airport.
Tyler Brown, the accused gunman in the shooting rampage on Memorial Drive in Cambridge appeared in court via remote video Thursday.
Casmir Bangoura was shot several times in the shoulder and leg as he attempted to run away from a gunman on Memorial Drive.
Karen Read's Lexus SUV was up for auction, but it was called off 30 minutes before a bid even came in.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a protected marine ecosystem off the coast of Massachusetts known for its rich biodiversity, world-class whale watching, and historic shipwrecks.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Quintayvious Hutchins, a New England Patriots draft pick from Boston College, has been charged with an assault at a dorm on campus, according to court documents.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.