The Mountain House community continues to grow, as indicated by construction of new homes, as well as the ever predictable morning commute on the Altamont. Families move to this community for a variety of reasons, one of them, to provide a nurturing environment for their children.Next to our homes, our children's college education may be the next big financial commitment for MH parents. A college degree will cost approximately $200,000 and if we have 2 kids, that's almost a mortgage payable in 4 years! As the cost of college continues to grow, proper preparation is a must. Being proactive in saving for college, as well as learning about the college process, is truly important! A common misconception about college planning is waiting until the last year or two in high school to start. For College Funding purposes, parents can start saving for their children as soon as they are born. For Career Planning purposes, children can start the planning process as early as 8th grade. From personal assessments to GPA improvement (if needed), extra-curricular activities, and volunteer opportunities, College Planning involves several steps to ensure that students are prepared mentally, emotionally, and physically for the first big step in their lives. It’s never too early to get information on how to do college right. If you have a child, we can help. We will be at our Mountain House Annual Egg Hunt. Please swing by our booth! Heartland Institute of Financial Education is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
