When you receive an inheritance, the financial assets that you inherit can potentially have a hugely negative impact on college financial aid. In this article, we’ll take a look at the eight types of inherited assets, how they affect financial aid eligibility, and the smart strategies you can use to help you minimize any negative impact on college.
9 Things Parents Should Know About PLUS Loans
Every parent should know about PLUS Loans. Here’s how they can help fill the gap that financial aid doesn’t cover and even cover your entire college costs. Almost any parent can qualify, so read my article to learn more.
6 Ways to Pay for College
If you have a child who’s heading off to college soon, you might be wondering how you’re going to pay for the costs. There are only six ways to pay, and most families will use a combination of some or all of them. Here’s a breakdown of the six ways to pay and some important things to keep in mind for each one.
Questions to Ask Your Financial Advisor About College Planning
If your family has a financial advisor or you’re looking to hire one to help you with college, it’s crucial to make sure you ask the right questions and make sure you’re working with someone who has the right expertise in retirement, college, investing, and overall financial planning. Here’s what to ask and how to evaluate the answers.
College Visits 101: The 5 Types of College Visits
These days, no one should be choosing a college sight unseen. We all want to find a college where our children can thrive, and college visits are the first step in finding a good fit for the right price.
In this article, I explain the five types of college visits and how they can help you find the right school, avoid mistakes, and put your student on the path to a bright future.
5 Things Juniors Should Be Doing Now (Parents and Students Included)
It is crucial for juniors and their parents to get started on the college process. The whole college process is going to take a lot of time, effort and money. The more you learn and the better you plan, the less painful college will be. Here are the first 5 areas that you and your student should focus on to get the ball rolling: