Goal setting is important. When students focus on goals, they are usually a wide range. “I want to make $X amount of money.” “I want to become the captain of the sports team.” “I want to make better grades.” Keep …
Procrastination: you may hear the word a lot, but do you realize how powerful it is in derailing dreams? When it comes to a student’s life, dreams, and goals, procrastinating can lead to rushing through work, not being prepared, and …
If the past two years have taught us anything, it is that no job is ever truly secure. Unforeseen events such as changes in the economy, technological advances, or even worldwide pandemics can cause once secure jobs to become obsolete …
Many high schools do an excellent job of preparing their students to enter the world of higher education. They provide students with classes that are designed to not only prepare them for the courses they will take in college, but also help …
Every year birthdays come around and parents must decide on what to get their kids for their birthday. Do you get them the expected toy or do you give them something you think they can use? Or, if you are …
In an increasingly technology dependent world, more and more people are looking to the internet to buy goods and services. A way to show students how to make money is passive income in the online space. The term passive income …
Studies conducted by the National Financial Educators Council found that 4 in 7 Americans are financially illiterate. This has led to a nation of adults who are overspending, living paycheck-to-paycheck, and making poor financial decisions. One way to combat this …
The saying, “A penny saved is a penny earned,” is often attributed to Benjamin Franklin. In today’s consumer driven world and debt-ridden society, it is important to impress this truth upon our children. Parents rightly teach their children the skills …
While many parents and teachers work hard to prepare their students for white collar jobs, there is a growing demand for blue collar workers. This demand could prove to be an opportunity for students who enjoy working with their hands …
One of the benefits of living in today’s society is the ability for anyone to start their own business and use their ideas and talents to build their own wealth. Many students spend their entire academic career preparing to enter …