Teens! Get a GED to Jump-Start your Job Opportunties Taking the GED exam can be intimidating for many teenagers and adults without a high school diploma, but it’s necessary to start your path toward better-paying jobs than you’d find otherwise. The more you learn about the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) test, the less likely you [...]
If you’re a teenager or young adult who already has a job and needs to take the next steps toward living independently, it’s time to look for your own place. You can certainly look to purchase a house or other property, but that is the subject of another post. There are several ways that you [...]
Want to know how to build credit at 18 years old? This guide is for those who want to learn how to build credit as a teenager, whether you’re looking to build credit under 18 years of age or are older than 18. In this article, I will discuss that credit is a financial tool, [...]
If you haven’t already done so, you should also create a file for your important documents, including your birth certificate and social security card. You’ll need your social security number to apply for a loan, and it’s a good idea to keep these documents in an easy-to-refer-to file so you don’t have to search for [...]
Welcome to part three of the series on how to join the military. In the first post, I discussed the pre-qualifications required to enter the military. For many, the military is the fastest option for income, housing, training, and other benefits. The armed services are not for everyone, but they are an option that requires [...]
In the first post on this topic, I talked about the options available for a dependent teenager or young adult to become independent and live on their own. The options I discussed were: Getting an entry-level job Going to college Attending a certification program Joining the US military Starting a business Some combination of the [...]
Things for a teenager or young adult to think about when considering whether the military is the right option for independence In my last post, I talked about the options available for a dependent teenager or young adult to become independent and live on their own. The options I discussed were: Getting an entry-level job [...]
Life has many challenging stages we must navigate. Growing from teenager to adult is a difficult experience for many. You want your teen to become a responsible, thinking and independent person. Most envision a young adult that can manage his/her own affairs and contribute to the care of family, friends and community. For many this [...]
Like most of you I have teenage family members who appear lost when it comes to their future. I also have friends who have children, between the ages of 15 and 30 years old, who are unclear on the concept that at some point they will have to move out on their own. Teenagers and [...]
For Family Caregivers of Patients with Alzheimer’s or other Dementia This blog is based on my experience as a caretaker for my parent with dementia and the ideas I share in the book, Thirty Essential Tips to Start Managing the Alzheimer’s or Other Dementia, Your Parent, and Yourself. I hope you will find it useful. [...]
