MyStudyBuddy Newsletter, December 2008

This issue's all about money. High school students can save money with our feature article; but if that leaves them looking for more options, college in Europe's the next best bet. It's cheaper. There's an alert on how to keep their wallets safe from the latest grab, then a list of family freebies from the public library. Stoke up on bargains: read more..

Starting to Think About College? Keep it Simple.

Some families talk early about college. Most high school counselors have a daunting workload, and can’t do much by way of individual attention. If you’re one of the many without a clear idea of what you want to do after high school, that’s fine. There are ways of checking the facts, checking the options, and letting the decisions emerge.

So here are some facts. Read more

Comparing California K-12

Just to begin to understand the education issues that affect your family, it helps to have an overview of a bigger picture. Read more

College Abroad: Why Not?

The New York Times’ series on study abroad is an eye-opener. You can send your kid to a prestigious, English-speaking college in Europe for less that it would cost at a U.S. private institution. Surprisingly, it’s different but not daunting. Read more

New Threat to Your Wallet

It’s not only credit cards that are dangerous to college kids’ financial health. The new wrinkle is targeting them for prepaid debit cards which carry hefty hidden fees. Read more

Bits and Pieces

Save Money: Use Your Library

Guess what: the local branch library is apparently being reinstated as part of the family. Like family hikes and picnics, it’s available free of charge.

Beth Weingarner of the SF Examiner staff reported recently that San Francisco Public Library says use is up 12 per cent over last year at this time. Read more

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