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.
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How To Avoid Transferring Colleges: A Parent’s Perspective
Enrolling in the wrong college can be a disappointing and costly mistake for your student. Our resident mom blogger shares some real life stories about students who had to transfer after enrolling in college and the best way to avoid this unfortunate outcome.
Spring is Here and It’s Time to Visit Colleges.
It’s officially springtime for 2021, and that means it’s time to schedule college visits with your student. Spring break and the spring months are a crucial time for any high school student to visit colleges in person or virtually, no matter where you are in the college process. Visits can help your student narrow down […]
Why Having a Dream School May Be Bad for Your Teen
Teens frequently get their heart set on attending a particular college as their first choice. But having a “dream school” can end up being a nightmare if they don’t get accepted. Our resident mom blogger shares some advice on how to help your teen avoid the dream school problem. And she’s got stories from other parents and students to show that it’s not such a disaster if you don’t get into your preferred college.
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.
