Joanna Nesbit
Washington Post
Bellingham, WA, United States
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One student’s junk is another student’s treasure
Driven by the desire to be eco-friendly, colleges promote reuse through student-led initiatives. → Read More
Teens face a gender pay gap, too. Here's how to help them navigate it.
We need to do better, parents and employers both. Here's what experts suggest. → Read More
Teens face a gender pay gap, too. Here’s how to help them navigate it.
We need to do better, parents and employers both. Here’s what experts suggest. → Read More
Planning to borrow for college? Then it’s time to clean up your credit.
If you anticipate borrowing due to income constraints, here’s what finance experts say you need to know. → Read More
11 misconceptions about paying for college
Every year, parents are shocked that the colleges their teen applied to didn't award enough, or any, financial aid. It's complicated. Here are 11 things to understand before financial aid letters arrive. → Read More
11 misconceptions about paying for college
It's financial aid time. Here's what you need to know. → Read More
How to find charities to support the things you care about
Most Americans who donate to charity do it between Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve. If you're inclined to give, here's how to find a worthy recipient. → Read More
In praise of exercising with friends
Most of my life I’ve preferred solo running. But now that I’ve reached a certain age, I’m looking for accountability, community and friendship. → Read More
Getting sick in college: How to teach your child to cope on their own
Remember when your child started preschool and brought home every cold? It’s like that, except this time they have to manage it alone. → Read More
Money conversations to have before your kid heads off to college
You may have a thrifty child by nature, but college brings a host of new expenses beyond tuition that need to be discussed openly and often. First-year students are about to encounter a whole new level of responsibility, financial and otherwise, that will throw even the savviest for a loop. → Read More
Money conversations to have with your first-year college kid
You may have a thrifty child by nature, but college brings a host of new expenses beyond tuition that need to be discussed openly and often. First-year students → Read More
Money conversations to have with your first-year college kid
The more the college student pays for, the better off he'll be in the long run. → Read More
What to know if your child fails out of college
Tips for dealing with a failing college kid. → Read More
Why we need to make math relevant to kids
Plus, 5 ideas to use at home to get kids thinking numerically. → Read More
11 ways to save money on medical expenses
Rising health insurance costs have many people worried about the financial impact on the family budget. → Read More
11 ways to save money on medical expenses
Rising health insurance costs have many people worried about the financial impact on the family budget. → Read More
Why free play matters and how to encourage it
Parents may feel the need to protect and schedule, but experts say our kids learn more when we get out of the way as they play. → Read More
10 ways today's college students can lower their student debt
The best strategy to minimize student loan debt is to search for affordable colleges. Yes, it’s complicated, but here’s what to know. → Read More
How to protect yourself against medical ID theft
Medical identity theft is a hassle, but for a person managing a severe health issue, it can be life-threatening. Here's what you need to know. → Read More
6 ways to clear physical and mental clutter
Clutter causes stress on many levels. For families feeling the need to create more space — mental, physical, emotional — here are 6 suggestions. → Read More