Taming The High Cost of College
Late Stage College Planning
Parenting a college student requires a very different approach than what you may have taken with your kids while they were growing up and in high school. In my podcast interview with Vicki Nelson, founder of College Parent Central, we discussed what parents should and shouldn’t do to help them prepare for college and succeed once they’re enrolled. Listen now to hear Vicki’s great expert advice. Listen Now…
When opening up a 529 plan to save and invest money for college, you have several investment options available. In this article, we’ll take a look at typical 529 plan investment options, your choices and their potential benefits, and how your investments will work once you’ve chosen them.
When opening up a 529 plan to save and invest money for college, you have several investment options available. In this article, we’ll take a look at typical 529 plan investment options, your choices and their potential benefits, and how your investments will work once you’ve chosen them.
Semester at Sea is an accredited study-abroad program for college students, which takes place on a ship, MV World Odyssey. Students visit eight to 10 countries over a span of 100 to 105 days while they take classes aboard the ship as well as in the field, and gain invaluable experiences and a global perspective. On my podcast, I spoke with Scott Marshall, CEO of Semester at Sea, to talk about this fascinating program, how it works, and what if offers students. Listen Now…
Planning for college and succeeding once you’re enrolled isn’t just about academics. It’s also about your physical, mental and social health. And that means finding the right school, developing the right habits, and taking advantage of the right resources to ensure your personal wellness. In my interview with Casey Barneson, a high school counselor and author of The College Wellness Guide, we talked about what students should do to ensure their well-being in college and how parents can help them along the way. Listen Now…
Students interested in attending law school should start preparing and learning about the process as early as possible, even before they apply to an undergraduate college. In my podcast interview with Sydney Montgomery, a leading consultant and expert on law school admissions and legal careers, we talked about what students should know and what they should do to prepare and apply for law school and maximize their chances of success. Listen Now…
