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.
Student Loan Debt Forgiveness: Quick Facts for Parents
If you or your children have borrowed federal student loans, and you currently have any balances, you are potentially eligible for the new student loan forgiveness program announced by President Biden. Here are some quick facts and details you should know about the program, whether you qualify, and how to apply.
THCC Episode 159 – Is Engineering for You?
A successful and rewarding engineering career starts with understanding all the opportunities in the field, how to choose the right college, and how to network and make sure you’re getting the right experience and education for your future. In my podcast interview with Jeff Perry, founder of More Than Engineering, Jeff and I shared many great insights and advice on these topics. If you have a future engineer in your family, don’t miss this episode! Listen Now…
The Complete Parents’ Guide to College Testing
The ACT and SAT test have been a major part of the college admissions process for decades, but things have changed dramatically in recent years. and there’s now a big decision that students and parents need to make about testing. Find out what’s changed, what decision you need to make, and how it could impact your future, all in my latest blog.
THCC Episode 158 – Degree Insurance: Guaranteed Income After You Graduate
Many people have started questioning the value of a college degree, and many students don’t finish their degree because they’re not confident that it will pay off. But the real facts and numbers show that a college degree is one of the best investments you can make. If you have any doubts about the return you’ll get, you can even buy Degree Insurance at some colleges and universities. In my podcast interview with Wade Eyerly, CEO and founder of Degree Insurance, we talked about how this insurance works and how a degree makes a measurable and major difference in a student’s life over the long run. Listen Now…
Why College Doesn’t Cost What You Think
We often make assumptions about college costs, and these are often based on whether schools are public or private, or they’re in-state or out-of-state. But these assumptions are often wrong, and they can cost you thousands of dollars and kill your child’s dreams. Here’s how costs really work at U.S. colleges, and here’s what you need to know so you don’t end up being a dream-killer.