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Back-to-school Means Homework for Parents Too
As teens head back to the classroom this fall, they'll be assigned a lot of homework in the three "Rs": reading, writing, and arithmetic. Important to students' success will be the homework parents do in teaching two other "Rs": role modeling and responsibility.

Looking for a Growth Career? Accounting Is Hot
Looking for a career with lots of groth potential? Here's why you may want to consider accounting.

Parents - Paying for College? Do the Math First
Securing the right education at the right price means "doing the math" to determine the real cost of a college education. While the reality check may not be pleasant, it can lead to considerable money-saving decisions when it comes to funding a child's college education.

Cost-Saving Strategies for 2008 Back-to-School Shopping
Families with school-age children are expected to spend over $500 on back-to-school merchandise, according to the National Retail Federation. They'll also likely spend many days driving from store to store to get all the right items. It's no wonder parents are looking for creative ways to save money and limit their time in the car. Here are some easy ways to save time and money when seeking back-to-school bargains this year.

Survey Highlights The Importance of Teaching Children Good Social Skills
Your 4-year-old may already know how to tie their own shoelaces and spell out their first and last names. But as preschool looms around the corner, are you worried how well they'll fit in with the rest of the classroom? According to a nationwide survey conducted of 1,000 parents, 90 percent consider social skills to be vital to their children's happiness and confidence.

Home Fire Sprinklers: They're Not What You Think
Even though fire sprinkler technology has been saving lives in commercial property, hotels and hospitals for 100 plus years, most people don't realize the same technology is available to protect their homes. If you're thinking of buying, building or remodeling a home now is the time to learn about this state-of-the-art fire protection.

Know Your Options When It Comes to Paying for College
Is your son or daughter one of the 18 million students heading for college this fall? If so, you're probably still recovering from the shock of seeing the tuition bill. How do you find the money to pay for ever-increasing tuition costs?

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