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Kiplinger
Kiplinger
Business
Ella Vincent

A Financial Checklist for Your College-Bound Kids

A mom and daughter hug outside their SUV as the daughter prepares to go away to college.

If you have a child who will attend college this fall, their education will go beyond what they learn in class. Chances are, they’ll also get a crash course in how to handle money. Your student may, for example, open a bank account or credit card for the first time. Your child will also need to have health insurance coverage and, if they drive a car, auto insurance. As your student prepares to head for campus, consider how you may manage these areas together.

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