1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright

      4  Dedication

      5  Foreword

      6  Preface

      7  Introduction Notes

      8  SECTION 1: Prerequisites CHAPTER 1: Orientation The COVID-19 Boomerang Stepping Up as Stakeholders It's Not Your Imagination: Things Have Changed The Xbox Doesn't Take Cash Incentives Matter The Big Picture Note CHAPTER 2: The Family Ecosystem The Grownup Mindset The Benefits of a Strategic Boost Notes CHAPTER 3: Blind Spots Stop Blaming the Kids for Your Money Mess Student Parent Loans Look in the Mirror Doing the Work Getting Real about Our Blind Spots Be Their Coach, not Their Teammate Notes

      9  SECTION 2: Core Curriculum CHAPTER 4: D Is for Debt Priceless Education Is Expensive College Financial Aid: Make It about Them Make Sure They Are Doing the Math (Have a Budget) Don't Let Debt Be Their Dream Crusher Paying Down Debt Major Decisions College Alternatives Notes CHAPTER 5: Career Foundations Focus on Your Own Listening Skills Negotiation Skills Are Nonnegotiable Life Is Tough Enough – Make the Introductions (If You Can) Leveraging Skills Do the Math and Do the Budgets Living Their Best Life – Not Yours CHAPTER 6: Homeroom Let the Boomerang Begin Rules + Expectations = Launch There Has to Be a Timeline CHAPTER 7: (Lifestyle) Inflation Early Adulting with Money Adulting Milestones Are Expensive When and How to Step In Notes

      10  SECTION 3: Graduate Studies CHAPTER 8: Exit Strategy: Getting Your Kids to Pay Their Own Bills Mixed Messages To Subsidize or Not to Subsidize? Get Everyone Onboard Note CHAPTER 9: Paycheck 101 They Got Paid! Helping Your Child Understand Their First Paycheck The Self-Employed Child CHAPTER 10: Jobs with Benefits Health Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Insurance Life Insurance Disability Insurance Mental Health Resources Health and Wellness Perks Commuter Benefits Legal Services Paid Time Off Education