Patricia Roberts is a former college student who had to borrow thousands of dollars in student loans to help her pay for school. But once she became a parent, she didn’t want her daughter to suffer through the same struggle. She used a 529 plan to save and invest money for college tax-free, and her daughter graduated college with zero debt. Along the way, Patricia became an expert in 529 plans and founded a company and platform that helps parents learn about them and make their own 529 investments. Listen to my interview with Patricia to learn more about 529 plans and why they’re such a great option. Listen Now…
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THCC Episode 150 – How to Send Your Student to College Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money
To help ensure that your student gets into the right college and gets on the right path to graduating debt-free, you need to take the right first step. And you may need to encourage your student to pursue passion projects and community service to help them discover the right career path and the best version of themselves. Learn more in my podcast interview with Shellee Howard, founder and CEO of College Ready. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 133 – College Planning Strategies and Timelines
In this episode, I’m joined by Todd Weaver, President of Strategies for College, Inc., to talk about college planning timelines and strategies, including when parents and students should get started, how to deal with family financial changes due to COVID-19, and what to do if you have a high school senior and need to get planning quickly. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 119 – How to Make College Planning Easier by Working with Consultants
High school counselors often help students as part of the college planning process, but with a ratio of one counselor per 100 students, they’re limited in how much and how often they can help. This is why it’s important for parents to consider working with independent educational consultants. In this episode, we talk about working with consultants to make college planning easier, including how they can help, what you can expect, and why it’s so critical to start planning early. Read More…