by Dan Satterfield | Staff Writer As parents of young kids, we would not think of leaving our kids without trustworthy supervision – even for a night out with friends. Yet, when it comes to protecting our young adult and adult children, many of us have not begun to…
Life Insurance is a good investment. by Alicia Wanek | Staff Writer We know life insurance is an important way to provide for our loved ones, but there are many benefits of having a policy that you may never have considered. Bobby Davidson, local independent agent, tells us more: Life…
by Dr. Susan Sugerman | Contributor Angela is SO lucky!” her girlfriends exclaim. The quiet, shy sophomore has scored the boyfriend of the century. C.J. is a senior and the “hottest” guy in school. As her friends banter about why they don’t all have boyfriends, Angela and C.J. spend…
Does NO Mean GO? Learn how to establish boundaries kids can live with by Dr. Sandy Gluckman | Contributor “Boundaries” – a word that is like a red rag to a bull for parents as well as kids. By definition, a boundary in the parent-child relationship marks the point between…
How to make your dorm room reflect your personal style on any budget Here are some easy-to-manage tips from moms and students for transforming your space into a place that you can really settle in to. Katherine’s Tips “To make my 84 square foot dorm room a home, I used…
How to make an ordinary dorm room super functional By Tricia White | Managing Editor Living comfortably in a small space can be challenging, but it’s not completely hopeless. Creating a functional dorm room for your teen can be an essential part of their productivity at college. Between classes, studying, and…
Transforming Your Dorm Room into Your Home Away From Home At a time when you really need a welcoming environment that feeds your creativity and offers a sanctuary from the stresses of big life changes, the typical dorm room is a notoriously small, drab utilitarian space that leaves little room…
The GLF Comprehensive Pre-College Packing Check List by Tricia White | Managing Editor What to Fly With: Carry On (use the same backpack as will be used for books at school): Documents • Driver’s license/Photo ID • Passport • Medical insurance cards (plan ahead and order an extra copy) • Social…
When is the perfect time to wake up and make your dream home a reality? The answer may surprise you. by Charles Satterfield | Staff Writer We caught up with Chuck Cowell, Dallas Market Chairman for Guaranty Bank & Trust, to ask about the economy and trends in lending. GLF:…