college, saving, student loans · May 29, 2019
4 Ways to Help a New College Graduate
Earning a college degree is a fantastic accomplishment. Congratulations to all the recent grads.
college, debt, financial security, student loans · February 27, 2019
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.
college, interest rates, retirement, saving · October 25, 2018
The Huge Money Mistake Too Many Millennials Make
A recent survey of millennial's found that nearly 4 in 10 adults between the age of 22 and 35 believe that there is no big rush to start saving for retirement, and that they can focus on other go
college, student loans · June 14, 2018
Four Must-Do Money Moves for New College Grads
Congratulations to all the new college grads. Well done! But there is one subject I bet you didn’t spend five minutes studying: personal finance.
college, family, student loans · October 25, 2017
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 parents think saving for their kids’ college
children, college, family, student loans, students · August 27, 2017
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 can guarantee that a $180,000 investment in a
children, college, family, retirement, saving, women and money · August 16, 2017
What Every Woman Needs to Get Schooled On.
When the American College of Financial Services recently quizzed retirement-aged people on the basics of how to make their money last, just 35 percent of men passed the test. As troubling as that is, only 18 percent of women passed.
college, family, student loans · June 7, 2017
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 know far too many parents have
college, family, student loans · May 24, 2017
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 student. Yes, the student. Parents are to focus on saving for retirement;…
college, family, student loans · March 15, 2017
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 a relief for your entire