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Step 1 in Finding Scholarships
How do you start looking for scholarships? By figuring out what scholarships you’re eligible for.
Dual Enrollment
How can you get four years of college for the price of two? How can you make sure all of your community college credits transfer to your four-year college? How do you get scholarships for freshmen as a transfer student?
Podcasts, Podcasts and More!
Catch me on a few podcasts— and order your copy of How to Pay for College!
Prepaid Tuition Plans
Is there a college savings option out there where you don’t see the kind of volatility that we’ve seen the last six months? Yes, there is.
Tuition is Up, But So Are Tuition Discounts
College tuition inflation is back, but tuition discounts— aka scholarships— are bigger than ever.
The Big Six for Well-Being in College and Beyond
Getting the most out of your college experience is more about the experience than the college. In fact, research has shown that six specific college experiences translate to long-term well-being.
How to Get Money Out of Your 529
In honor of 529 Day, here’s how to get your money out of your 529 to pay for college.
Student Loan Interest Rates for the 2022-23 School Year
It may seem like student loan interest rates are set by flinging darts at a board, but in fact there's a set process each year for federal student loans.
When Should You Engage a College Admissions Consultant?
College admissions consultants can be a huge help in the application process, but when should you engage one?
The Federal Employment and Enrollment Report
The Federal Employment and Enrollment Report gives an overview of the employment landscape by educational attainment. Spoiler alert: the pandemic remains a big factor in employment for young people.
The Power of Compounding
April is Financial Literacy Month, so I’m writing about general financial topics. Today it’s the Eighth Wonder of the World, the power of compounding.
Pre-Tax or Roth: How do I Choose?
April is Financial Literacy Month, so I'm writing about some general financial literacy topics. Today's topic: Pre-Tax and Roth retirement savings and how to decide which to use.
The Savings Hierarchy
It’s financial literacy month, so today I’m talking about the savings hierarchy.
Credit Scores
April is Financial Literacy month, so I'm going to write about some broader topics that might be helpful to you and your student. Starting with credit scores: what are they, how do you get one, why do you care?