Teach Your Children Well-Part 4: Have the College Cost Conversation Early
I see parents let down their college bound kids all the time. Not because they can’t afford to foot the often insanely high bill for a four-year private…
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Teach Your Children Well-Part 2: Instill the Pleasure of Saving
You know your kids are sponges. So let me ask you a question: what lessons about saving are they absorbing from you?
Student Loan Alert: Beware the Cost of Capitalization on Unsubsidized Staffords
Attention all college freshman, and returning students! If you have taken out an unsubsidized federal Stafford loan to help pay for college, I am betting you are making…
What Every New College Grad Needs To Know About Repaying Student Loans
Falling behind on your student loans is one of the worst financial mistakes you can ever make. The penalties and fees if you fall behind, and into default,…
How Grandparents Can Make the Most of a Grandchild’s Summer Job
So often grandparents come up to me and ask how they can best help their grandchildren get a leg up. My favorite move is to gift a grandchild…
Four Financial Moves Every College Grad Must Make ASAP
Forget all the commencement speeches about your dreaming big, not compromising, and following your passion. That’s all terrific advice, but not nearly as important as the nuts and…
Approved: White House Proposal for Universal Access to College
President Obama has announced a plan that would pay for 100% of the tuition for anyone who wants to attend a community college and can commit to remain…
Attention Student Loan Borrowers: Can You Pass my Repayment Test?
I fear many student loan borrowers are flunking out when it comes to choosing the right repayment plan. Here’s a quick quiz to test your repayment smarts:
No Student Debt? Great, But You’re Still Being Dragged Down by the Student Debt Crisis.
If one were to ask me what I think is the most dangerous threat to our economy, the answer is very simple: STUDENT LOANS.