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Extra costs linked to Denmark’s free public schools are putting pressure on low-income families, forcing one mother to cut her children’s Christmas present budget, DR reports. A new Epinion survey for Egmont found that 54 per cent of the poorest parents feel financially strained by school-related…

More than half of the poorest parents in Denmark say payments linked to public school are putting pressure on their household finances, a new survey has found. The costs can also leave children feeling isolated, DR reports. Although public school is free in Denmark, families may still pay for ite…

Life is not always what you expect it to be In this episode of Marci Talks Money (and Life) I talk with Steven Hoel of Have It All about his path from realizing the financial services profession he had always planned for wasn't the right fit for him.  We discuss career pivots, entrepreneurship, the importance of doing your research, finding opportunities in niche markets, and the unexpected ways businesses develop. Steven also shares his experience with family financial conversations, business succession planning, and what wealth means to him. https://HaveItTall.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-hoel-4937bb19/

How much does college really cost—and how can families make smarter financial decisions before choosing a school? In this episode of Marci Talks Money (and Life), I talk with Lessa Scherrer, a college admissions counselor who works with students and families on college planning, financial aid, school selection, and the admissions process. We discuss the financial realities of paying for college, including the total cost of attendance, FAFSA, need-based and merit-based financial aid, student loans, Parent PLUS loans, private loans, and the importance of understanding who is responsible for college debt. Lessa also shares insights about choosing colleges based on both student fit and family finances, avoiding expensive mistakes, considering alternatives such as community college and early college programs, and helping students navigate an increasingly complicated college process. https://Collegeinsidetrack.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lessascherrer/

Pressure on household finances eases as shop price rises slow to 0.2% and petrol costs drop for second month Britain’s next government is poised to benefit from easing pressure on household finances after a slowdown in inflation in stores and a fall in…

Board of health to assess feasibility for adding conditions to newborn screening panel.