As the song in Cabaret goes, money makes the world go round. But there never seems to be enough of it. There's always something. Parents are faced with all sorts of choices when it comes to household finances. One is: Should you pay off your mortgage
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Student Loans Burden Older Americans
Posted on 06.22.15
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
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
The College Funding Dilemma
Posted on 10.14.13
With the cost of a college degree exceeding $60,000 and in many cases approaching $100,000 or more for a bachelor's degree at an in-state public university, how will you pay for it? You can beg, borrow and probably steal (though not recommended) but
Paying for College – A Retirement Funding Problem for Parents
Posted on 09.13.13
Next to buying a home, a child’s college tuition is probably the largest single expense a family will ever incur. Today's college education costs range from $11,000 to $23,000 per year at a state college and $26,000 to $52,000 or more at a private
Why Parents Need a College Planner Professional
Posted on 09.12.13
Let's face it. We live in a complex world. There are just so many ways to get tripped up in our daily lives and a helping hand goes a long way to lower the stress and the cost of most things. This is especially true when it comes to matters of
Webinar: Send Your Student to College for Pennies on the Dollar
Posted on 09.11.13
Join the College Cash Pro team for our upcoming live webinar "Sending Your Student to College for Pennies on the Dollar" on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. Steve Stanganelli, CFP® of Clear View Wealth Advisors/College Cash Pro and the financial aid
Mortgage Financing: Is It a Smart Way to Pay for College?
Posted on 08.31.13
Thinking about college tuition? Wondering about how to pay for that college degree? You are not alone. Many families turn to their home as one source to pay for college bills. But is it the smartest thing to do? A recent article in USA Today
College Students, How Much Are You Borrowing?
Posted on 08.22.13
Sure, interest rates on student loans could cost more but what about the larger impact on the global economy that goes beyond the personal bottom line? You may recall that recently the stale-mated Congress finally came out with a "permanent"
College Selection and Emotion
Posted on 08.20.13
Given the high price of a college degree, can you really decide where to go and how to finance it based on a gut check and emotion? For many the decision to pursue a college education has been motivated by a family culture that places a high value
