Table of Contents
1 Cover
5 Foreword
6 Preface
8 SECTION 1: Prerequisites CHAPTER 1: Orientation The COVID-19 Boomerang Stepping Up as Stakeholders It's Not Your Imagination: Things Have Changed The Xbox Doesn't Take Cash Incentives Matter The Big Picture Note CHAPTER 2: The Family Ecosystem The Grownup Mindset The Benefits of a Strategic Boost Notes CHAPTER 3: Blind Spots Stop Blaming the Kids for Your Money Mess Student Parent Loans Look in the Mirror Doing the Work Getting Real about Our Blind Spots Be Their Coach, not Their Teammate Notes
9 SECTION 2: Core Curriculum CHAPTER 4: D Is for Debt Priceless Education Is Expensive College Financial Aid: Make It about Them Make Sure They Are Doing the Math (Have a Budget) Don't Let Debt Be Their Dream Crusher Paying Down Debt Major Decisions College Alternatives Notes CHAPTER 5: Career Foundations Focus on Your Own Listening Skills Negotiation Skills Are Nonnegotiable Life Is Tough Enough – Make the Introductions (If You Can) Leveraging Skills Do the Math and Do the Budgets Living Their Best Life – Not Yours CHAPTER 6: Homeroom Let the Boomerang Begin Rules + Expectations = Launch There Has to Be a Timeline CHAPTER 7: (Lifestyle) Inflation Early Adulting with Money Adulting Milestones Are Expensive When and How to Step In Notes
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SECTION 3: Graduate Studies
CHAPTER 8: Exit Strategy: Getting Your Kids to Pay Their Own Bills
Mixed Messages
To Subsidize or Not to Subsidize?
Get Everyone Onboard
Note
CHAPTER 9: Paycheck 101
They Got Paid! Helping Your Child Understand Their First Paycheck
The Self-Employed Child
CHAPTER 10: Jobs with Benefits
Health Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Mental Health Resources
Health and Wellness Perks
Commuter Benefits
Legal Services
Paid Time Off
Education