| Jun 27, 2016 | Contributor: Nicolle Monico In 2014, Time published an article entitled, “What It Costs to Raise a U.S. Open Champion.” The article dove into the competitive world of tennis players and broke down the price tags of getting your child into the best academies, private lessons and tournaments. “In the United States, families of elite tennis players easily spend $30,000 a year so their kids can compete on the national level,” Tim Donovan, founder of Donovan Tennis Strategies, a college recruiting consulting group told the magazine. “That can start as early as age 11 or 12. At the high end, Donovan says, some parents spend $100,000 a year.... Read More |
| Jun 22, 2016 | Contributor: Kat Ward Pool parties, barbecues, and picnics are approaching, and fast. Summer is the time of year that our social calendars start getting packed with round-the-clock activities and events. There are drinks to brew, foods to prepare, decorations to purchase—how does anyone do it without professional help? Luckily, we received advice from some grade-A party experts just in time for the summer season. Trust us, they definitely know best when it comes to planning a shindig that will make you the talk of the town.... Read More |
