Some families use government loans to help pay for college, but they might not cover all your costs or provide the best possible interest rates. In this article, we’ll explore private student loans, how they work, and how to determine if they’re a good strategy or alternative for your family.
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:
College Financial Planners: What They Do and Why Families Hire Them
Many families plan for college and try to figure out how to pay for it on their own, but they end up making mistakes that cost them thousands of dollars. Here’s why it pays to work with a college financial planner who can help you avoid those mistakes and make your kids’ college dreams come true with a smart financial plan.
10 Things to Consider Before Choosing a College
As parents, we want to do the best for our kids, but giving them the best in a college education means spending money and potentially impacting our long-term finances. So how do you decide what is best for your child and family? Here are 10 key considerations that will help put you on the right path.
You Can Save for College AND Retirement. Here’s How.
Most parents want to help pay for their kids’ college and still have a comfortable retirement. In this article, I’ll show you how to do it by starting with a few important questions and the right strategies to help you plan.
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.
