Month: October 2021
6 Last-Minute Strategies to Pay for College
College costs can add up quickly. Not only are you and your child paying for tuition and fees, but you also have to factor in room and board, textbooks, extracurricular activities, the child’s personal expenses
Read More3 Essential Financial Lessons Your Child Should Learn in College
When children embark on their journey to college, the influx of changes can be overwhelming. For many parents, the first instinct is to step in and mitigate their child’s anxiety and stress, offering help in
Read MoreHow Parents Can Help Their Child Navigate Their First Year of College
Starting the journey of adulthood in a new environment like college can be intimidating and overwhelming for any child. Whether you’re driving your child to a new state or down the street to their new
Read More10 Important Money Lessons to Teach Your Child Before They Leave for College
There are many things to guide your child through before they head off to college: helping them sign up for the right classes, ensuring they have everything they need for their dorm room, and
Read MoreI’m a Certified Financial Planner and Here’s How I Plan to Pay for College
With my oldest son starting high school next year, my wife and I have spent a lot of time thinking about the financial implications of paying for college while also saving for our retirement. Our
Read MoreParents Share How They Plan to Ask Kids to Contribute to College Tuition
According to a recent survey from of 1,009 parents of undergraduate students, more than two-thirds (69%) expect their child to contribute to their higher education expenses. In addition, more than half (52%) expect their child
Read MoreAre Student Loans Worth It?
Gone are the days when you could pay for college by working part-time while in school. With increasing higher education costs, college students need to borrow more money to pay for school. According to The
Read More10 Ways to Support Your High School Senior When You’re Feeling Uncertain
My partner and I were both silent as our son slammed the last of his things into his backpack and begrudgingly headed out to his car. You see, he’d planned to skip class that day,
Read More5 Ways Parents Can Help Their High School Seniors Prepare for College
You’ve done it—you’ve raised that adorable little child who could once wrap their tiny hand around your finger. It hasn’t been easy, and senior year is full of more ups and downs, but you’re finally
Read MoreWhich Student Loan Should You Pay Off First?
When it’s time to repay multiple student loans, it can be difficult to know where to begin. You may even wonder, “Which student loans should I pay off first?” and you’re not alone in asking
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