Steve Stanganelli
Clear View Wealth Advisors, LLC & Steve Stanganelli, CFP® help clients make smart money decisions and provide the tools to manage your money for life. We focus on helping time-starved professionals with college-bound students within five years of college balance the demands of the 'Sandwich Generation': dealing with elder care for parents, paying for college and funding retirement goals. As fiduciary advisers providing personal financial planning services to individuals, families and businesses throughout Greater Boston, eastern Massachusetts and the Merrimack Valley, we eliminate conflicts of interest and put your interests first. Whether your challenge is minimizing taxes, providing a guaranteed income for retirement, funding college education, or paying off debt and managing cash flow, my team of allied professionals will help you define and achieve your goals using unparalleled resources, proven strategies and conflict-free advice.2017 College Financial Aid Guide: How to Get More Aid
Paying for college and filing college financial aid forms can seem like you have to be a contortionist to jump through the hoops set up by colleges. With a bit of knowledge and help, you can find the money you’ll...
How Not to Use Life Insurance to Pay for College
Here’s a ‘secret’ to all your college funding worries: Use life insurance to pay for college by hiding your assets, lowering your Expected Family Contribution … and then spend more on college. Say what?!? Here’s a better tip: Let...
Why Wealthy Families Should Apply for College Financial Aid
If it’s January, it’s time to file your FAFSA college financial aid application. And it’s also that time of year when I get asked if it’s worth it. There are many reasons why wealth families should apply for college financial...
Roth IRA or 529 for Grandkid’s College
College is expensive. Grandparents may want to help. They may have the funds but what’s the best way? Should you consider a Roth IRA or a 529 for your grandkid’s college? These are just two of many options and...
FAFSA Changes that Impact Future Students
On September 14, 2015, the Department of Education announced major FAFSA changes that impact future students. These FAFSA changes will take effect for the 2017-2108 school year. They may very well impact financial aid prospects of future college students. These...
Tuition-Free Colleges
Tuition-free colleges? Is that insane or even possible. Well, a quality college education doesn’t have to be insanely expensive. With some planning and a diligent college search you can find at least twenty tuition-free colleges that may rescue your family...
Pay for College Without Huge Debt
As the calendar gets ready to announce a new school season, parents begin to ask what are the best ways to pay for college without huge debt. With some planning it is possible to pay for a college education without...
Planning for College Expenses
Aside from buying a home, paying for a child’s college education can be one of the most expensive things a family will do. Planning for college expenses requires a lot of thought and families can benefit from professional guidance. So...
Value of a College Financial Planner
College is expensive: tuition, fees, books … and now add a college financial planner into the mix. What is the value of a college financial planner for families trying to figure out how to pay for college? A lot. For...
Student Loans Burden Older Americans
We all know college is expensive and student loan debt continues to grow to nearly $1.2 trillion. But for those nearing retirement, evidence shows that student loans burden older Americans more and more each year. Here at CollegeCashPro, we’ve been...