"Where are you going to college next year?" Before you can answer that question, you really need to know which college is right for you. Here are 3 questions to ask yourself as you begin deciding where you want to go to college. Let's face it: This
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Visit a College Without Stepping on Campus
Posted on 01.30.18
What if you can't make the college tour? Here's how to visit a college without stepping on campus. Setting foot on campus is always a good idea, but it's often not practical. Trying to fit in college campus visits around a busy family schedule
3 College Rankings Worth Considering
Posted on 01.19.17
With higher education costs escalating faster than traditional inflation, it's important to treat the college selection process as the serious investment it is. Whether you, your child, grandchild or other loved one is researching colleges and
Planning for College Expenses
Posted on 08.4.15
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 how will
Pay Wholesale for a College Education
Posted on 05.5.15
Allow me to be brutally honest with the parents of college-bound students. Unless you pay wholesale for a college education, you're paying too much. If you're like most parents, you'll be duped into paying retail but you should think smarter to pay
Paying the Bill for Private School
Posted on 08.7.14
As daunting as the ‘paying for college’ conversation is with many of my clients, sometimes we have to talk about how do you best handle paying the bill for school before college? Paying the bill for a private school can be a challenge and can
Young Parents Prepare for College: Part 3
Posted on 01.24.14
How do young parents prepare for college? Heck, the kids may not even be out of diapers yet and you start hearing voices inside your head. Is that your conscience or (in my case) a toddler calling out Daddy at 3 AM wanting to play with his
Top 7 Myths About College Financial Aid
Posted on 01.3.14
If you’re the parent or grandparent of a college bound high school student, you may be overlooking substantial financial assistance and tax opportunities and not even know it. Why? Too often parents become victims of the top 7 myths about college
Paying for College: 4 Helpful Tips for Grandparents
Posted on 01.2.14
There is a saying that to raise a child takes a village. It also takes money. Some reports indicate that the cost of raising a child today through high school graduation for a dual-income family is just about $250,000. Adding in the cost of
