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description: Now that your child is away at school and has more freedom to decide where and how to spend money, it is important that they learn how to be financially responsible. This article provides a few tips that will help keep your child in good financial shape as they embark upon their college career. As always, we’re happy to assist with any questions. Good luck to your college student this semester!
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October 2, 2018

# 5 Things Your College Freshman Needs to Know About Money

Now that your child is away at school and has more freedom to decide where and how to spend money,...

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Now that your child is away at school and has more freedom to decide where and how to spend money, it is important that they learn how to be financially responsible. This article provides a few tips that will help keep your child in good financial shape as they embark upon their college career. As always, we’re happy to assist with any questions. Good luck to your college student this semester!                                                                                             

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