Harness the Power of a Health Savings Account
Take control of your health and grow your money. In just 15 minutes you’ll discover how to use a Health Savings Account (HSA) to save on healthcare premiums and build long-term health savings.
Setting Goals and Habits that Stick
Wednesday, June 7 at 12:00pm ET
You can start by identifying or revisiting what you want your money to achieve and setting up good habits to create lasting change.
Before You Borrow: Exploring College Finance Options
Thursday, June 8 at 3:00pm ET
(Parents of 11th Grade to Postgraduate Students)
Many student loan borrowers wish they understood what they were getting into before they took on education loan debt. Borrowing decisions made for college can affect students and their parents decades into the future. There are many things to consider when financing an education, including who should borrow, how much, and what types of loans to consider. Making the best decisions requires a clear understanding of the different ways to finance college and the long-term consequences of borrowing. This webinar will provide guidance on:
Projecting your net cost of education
Identifying family resources available to pay the college bill
Financing options, including tuition payment plans, student loans, and parent loans
Calculating the true cost of borrowing, factoring in fees, interest, and repayment terms
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Why Failing and Risk-Taking Are Better Than Perfection
Tuesday, June 13 at 12:00pm ET
Healthy risk-taking offers so many developmental benefits. How can you encourage your child to step outside their comfort zone and face challenges, even if they fail? Join us for a discussion on fostering the persistence to try and the resilience to fail.
Invest Confidently for Your Future
Thursday, July 13 at 12:00pm ET
Saving for your goals is great but investing your savings - properly and with a plan - can really help your money grow. Learn how to build an investment plan to help you optimize your savings.
Future-Ready: Learning to Communicate & Collaborate
Thursday, July 13 at 3:00pm ET
Language and listening, the ability to work together, controlling impulses and emotions, and more — research shows these are the most essential skills to success in school and beyond. Learn how they’re woven into our Discovery Driven Learning™ approach.
Making Your Money Work as Hard as You Do
Friday, July 14 at 12:00pm ET
Led by a workplace financial consultant from Fidelity, the webinar will cover what investment options are available and what you need to know to get started with investing.
The Successful Transition to College
Wednesday, July 19 at 3:00pm ET
(Parents of 12th Grade Students)
Colleges will require a number of forms, payments, and other assorted paperwork related to medical, financial, and academic standing long before your child arrives on campus. This webinar will share what parents need to know to help smooth the transition to college in the fall:
What forms will be required and why
When bills will be due and the consequences of not paying on time
Why final high school grades are still important
How to submit the final high school transcript, transfer coursework, and AP/IB scores for credit evaluation
How to prepare for creating a home away from home
How to empower your student to become a self-advocate on campus
Where to get answers to lingering questions
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College Admissions Tests: When and How to Start
Thursday, July 27 at 3:00pm ET
(Parents of 9th to 12th Grade Students)
If you have a high schooler at home, figuring out when to start preparing for college admissions tests and a timeline for testing can feel like a puzzle. Whether your student is test-ready in the middle of 11th grade or a bit later, he or she might have to fit in Subject Tests and AP or IB exams in addition to the SAT or ACT. How can you keep everything straight? This workshop will help you map out a timeline to prepare for and take these tests. You’ll learn:
When your student should take diagnostic tests
The best time to start test prep
How and when to schedule the PSAT, SAT, and ACT, as well as AP, IB, and Subject Tests
Deadlines for students with disabilities
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How to Plan for the Income You'll Need in Retirement
Tuesday, August 8 at 12:00pm ET
How do your financial resources turn into income in retirement? It starts with a plan. Learn how to create a retirement income plan and explore the risks that can impact it.
Fueling Your Child’s Curiosity and Creativity
Tuesday, August 15 at 12:00pm ET
Creativity and curiosity are essential skills to being an effective learner, thinker, and researcher. However, these talents diminish over time in most people if not supported and encouraged. You can support your child’s abilities to ask questions, use their imagination, and explore — find out how our Discovery Driven Learning™ approach can help.
Understanding Your Retirement Plan and All it Has to Offer
Wednesday, September 20 at 12:00pm ET
Your employer’s retirement plan is an essential part of planning for your future. Learn how it works, from contributions to investment options, so you can make the most of this important benefit.
Preparing College Applications
Wednesday, September 20 at 3:00pm ET
(Parents of 12th Grade Students)
The college admissions process is more competitive than ever before. And trying to figure out how to go about that process is likely weighing on your mind, especially since a good application is key to success. This webinar will go over the process in detail and highlight how you can help your student create the best application. You’ll learn:
Common application components and how to tackle each one
Tips for writing an essay with maximum impact while avoiding common mistakes, pitfalls, and tricky topics
How to be proactive with requirements and deadlines for a lower-stress application process
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Your Child’s Growing Brain
Thursday, September 21 at 2:00pm ET
Wondering what’s going on in your child’s brain? Neuroscience has taught us so much about early learning and development. Tune in to hear how to encourage development and get actionable tips to support your child (ages 0-5).
Saving and Investing Beyond Your Retirement
Tuesday, October 3 at 12:00pm ET
Your Retirement Plan Saving for retirement, but need help with your short-term financial goals? Learn the basics of investing, and the different types of accounts, so you can optimize your savings to help you reach your goals.
Invest Confidently for Your Future
Thursday, October 12 at 12:00pm ET
Saving for your goals is great but investing your savings - properly and with a plan - can really help your money grow. Learn how to build an investment plan to help you optimize your savings.
Making Your Money Work as Hard as You Do
Friday, October 13 at 12:00pm ET
Led by a workplace financial consultant from Fidelity, the webinar will cover what investment options are available and what you need to know to get started with investing.
Emotional Intelligence + Why It Matters
Thursday, October 19 at 3:00pm ET
Higher emotional intelligence does so much more than help children understand how they (and others) are feeling. It’s also a key player in building positive relationships, paying attention, and being engaged at school. Join us to learn more!
Planning for Healthcare Costs and Coverage in Retirement
Thursday, November 2 at 12:00pm ET
Healthcare costs in retirement can affect your savings and lifestyle. Explore how to prepare for the reality of healthcare costs in retirement.
Paying for College
Wednesday, November 8 at 3:00pm ET
(Parents of 9th to 12th Grade Students)
The thought of funding a college education can be overwhelming, but there are strategies that can help you reduce the overall cost. Planning ahead and working with your student on strategic school selection will help you better manage the overall cost throughout the college years. A Bright Horizons College Coach® expert will discuss:
How financial aid eligibility is determined and tricky caveats hidden in the fine print
How need-based aid and merit-based scholarships factor into a college’s net price
Cost-reduction strategies
Effective strategies to employ when spending assets on college
Key considerations when selecting the right education loan
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Sandwiched and Stressed?
Thursday, November 16 at 3:00pm ET
If you’re caring for elder loved ones…and your child, navigating caregiving logistics and responsibilities (plus your own emotions!) can be tough. Tune in for helpful tips.
Saving for College
Thursday, November 16 at 3:00pm ET
(Parents of Newborn to 8th Grade Students)
You have many different options when it comes to choosing the right college savings plan, and it can be an overwhelming task. This workshop will give you an introduction to the commonly used tax-advantaged savings plans and help you navigate the intricacies involved in choosing the best strategy for your family. A Bright Horizons College Coach® expert will help you learn about:
Choosing a college savings plan
Common ways to compare plans
The tradeoff of using tax-advantaged plans
How decisions today may impact your future financial aid eligibility
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PSAT – What a Score Means, Why It Matters
Tuesday, December 5 at 3:00pm ET
(Parents of 8th to 11th Grade Students)
Understanding the PSAT and how to interpret and use your student’s score are important first steps in the standardized testing process. Preparing for and taking the PSAT can help set your student up for maximum success on the SAT or ACT, which, in turn, will help him or her fare better in the college admissions process. This webinar will offer insight into the PSAT and why it’s important. You’ll also learn:
How to convert PSAT scores to predict your student’s SAT or ACT score
Which test your student should take based on his or her PSAT score
How to compare your child’s PSAT score to scores of other students in the state
National Merit Scholarship opportunities for high-percentile students
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Fitting Family Time into Busy Days
Thursday, December 14 at 12:00pm ET
Workdays fill up quickly. Learn how to create meaningful (and manageable!) pockets of time with your child amidst the chaos — during your commute, dinner, bathtime, and more.
HSA: The New Retirement Strategy
Your HSA is like a second 401(k). It's a powerful investment tool. Join us to find out how to invest your HSA and build the ultimate retirement nest egg.
FSA: A Flexible Way to Save
A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) empowers you to spend tax-free dollars on qualified medical expenses. But smart spending requires careful planning. Join us to learn a few simple strategies that'll help you spend and save like an FSA pro.
DCFSA: Turn Caregiving into Tax Savings
A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) enables you to use pre-tax dollars for qualified dependent care expenses. Join our short webinar to discover what kind of expenses are covered and strategies to maximize your annual savings.
LPFSA: Level Up Your Health Savings
A Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LPFSA) enables you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified vision and dental expenses. The best part: An LPFSA can be used with an HSA. This webinar will show you common strategies for using an LPFSA—and how to save your HSA for a rainy day.
Commuter Benefits: The Smarter Way to Get to Work
Commuter benefits enable you to use pre-tax dollars to cover eligible parking and transit expenses. Join our webinar to learn the commuter basics. We'll show you how to use your benefits and save more on your ride to work.
Reframing Your World
Discover the practical ways to reframe your perspective to live a more present and positive life.
Effective Communication with Children
Tune in to this session to learn about different communication styles and how to communicate effectively, starting in early childhood.
Building Better Mental Health
We want provide the tools and techniques to help you take a positive and active approach to prioritizing your own mental wellbeing.
Accepting Aging: Yourself and Others
As we notice physical and mental changes in our parents or older loved ones, it can cause us to contemplate our own aging. In this session, we will look at "normal" age-related changes and also identify ways for you to come to terms with your own aging.
Accident Insurance
When an accident turns a good time bad, it can result in pain and expense. Health insurance will help cover doctors’ costs and medical treatments. What it doesn’t cover is on you. This is when Accident insurance kicks in.
Critical Illness Insurance
No one likes being sick. And if it's a serious illness, it can impact your life in so many ways - emotionally, physically and financially. Critical Illness insurance can make it all easier to handle.
Hospital Indemnity
An unplanned hospital stay can be a big inconvience. Hospital Indemnity insurance can make that burden less painful for you.