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Make a back-to-school budget to save on school supplies for younger children and plan college living costs for older ones as you teach kids important money lessons.

College Planning

Tips to pay for your own college or save money for your child’s education including what to consider when taking out student loans and how to choose a child savings account.

Graduation

Money lessons for graduates to learn good money habits including how to use graduation money and ways to avoid common money mistakes.

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Work and Money

Whether you need to find a job, keep a job or manage work benefits, SAM has tips and tools to help.

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