This weekend we’re showing you ways to make planning a little easier.  From mealtime to your energy bill, find out how you can save time and money with a great plan!

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Planning for college can sometimes be overwhelming.  We talked with Marnique Harris, Financial Aid Officer at Ferris State University Grand Rapids, to find out how to keep your kids on track.

Check out the following websites for more assistance on funding your college education.

http://www.knowhow2go.org

https://studentaid2.ed.gov/getmoney/scholarship/scholarship_search_select.asp?13817/

http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/F4CApp/index/index.jsf

http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/hyc.html

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

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There are some many choices out there when it comes to your child’s education.  The charter school system is one of them.

If you’re planning to enroll in a charter school for the 2010-2011 school year, the deadline is quickly approaching.  Open enrollment closes on February 26, 2010.  For an application link and more details visit www.heritageacademies.com.

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Planning is something that most people either enjoy doing or they don’t.  Whether it’s my next vacation, a friend’s wedding shower or something as simple as my weekly trip to the grocery store, I enjoy making a “to do” list of action items and getting organized.  Call me strange, but I recall making lists already at a young age.  I remember my parents talking to me about making a list of pros and cons when planning a big decision and to this day I still do it (and my husband teases me for it).

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