Taming The High Cost of College
College Financial Planning
Parenting a college student requires a very different approach than what you may have taken with your kids while they were growing up and in high school. In my podcast interview with Vicki Nelson, founder of College Parent Central, we discussed what parents should and shouldn’t do to help them prepare for college and succeed once they’re enrolled. Listen now to hear Vicki’s great expert advice. Listen Now…
Planning for college and succeeding once you’re enrolled isn’t just about academics. It’s also about your physical, mental and social health. And that means finding the right school, developing the right habits, and taking advantage of the right resources to ensure your personal wellness. In my interview with Casey Barneson, a high school counselor and author of The College Wellness Guide, we talked about what students should do to ensure their well-being in college and how parents can help them along the way. Listen Now…
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…
The new College in 3 experiment is a new way that higher education experts are working with colleges and businesses to develop new programs that allow students to earn a degree in just three years, with more relevant and beneficial instruction and experience for their future careers. Learn how this concept works and which colleges are beginning to implement it by listening to my podcast interview with Dr. Lori Carrell, Chancellor of the University of Minnesota Rochester, and Dr. Bob Zemsky, Professor of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Listen Now…
Many people believe that liberal arts studies don’t have practical value, but nothing could be further from the truth. In research with over 1,000 college graduates, Dr. Richard Detweiler discovered that a liberal arts education has a lasting impact on a student’s lifelong success, leadership, altruism, learning, and fulfillment. Find out how liberal arts degrees provide these advantages in my podcast interview with Rick. Listen Now…
Parents often have the best of intentions in how they raise their kids and provide guidance for their future, but they can inadvertently do a lot of damage. Certain parenting styles can be very detrimental to your kids’ wellness, their academic journey, and their future. Learn how to be a better parent and prepare your kids for success in my podcast interview with Cindy Muchnick, an educational consultant and author of The Parent Compass who explains the do’s and don’ts and how to be supportive in the most effective ways. Listen Now…