When a PLUS is a Big Minus: The Biggest Mistake Parents Can Make
We’re heading into that whirlwind time of year when high school seniors receive their college acceptance letters and the decision-making begins.
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Podcast Episode – Debt Is Bondage
Dealing with personal debt is the most critical aspect of achieving a successful financial future.
What Parents Get So Wrong About College
Parents, way too many of you are still getting it all wrong when it comes to college. A recent survey by T. Rowe Price reports that 68% of…
How to Get the Best Bang for Your College Buck
I am a big believer in college education, and an even bigger believer in getting a return on your investment. But I don’t know any financial advisor who…
A 5-Step Personal Finance Crash Course for New Grads
I absolutely love my 7-class personal finance course, but I want to share a super short list of Must Dos and Don’ts for recent college grads. Because I…
How to Smartly Use Community College as a Stepping Stone
You know I am a big believer in the value of a college education. With one catch. The cost of obtaining a degree must be affordable for the…
Know When to Turn Down a College.
It’s getting close to the pins and needles moments for families with college-bound high school seniors. Acceptance notices will soon be mailed out. I know it will be…
My House Rules for Boomerang Kids.
More adult children are living with family than at any time in the past 60 years. Whether your twenty-something bundle of joy is back home (or never left!)…
Money Lessons Every Parent Needs To Teach This School Year:
It’s that time of year again: back to school. While I know there are legions of amazing teachers waiting to educate your kids, I need you to step…