In one of my October blog posts I covered the topic of requesting an online tax transcript from the IRS. That is all well and good for certain taxpayers, you might think, but what about people who are not required to file tax returns for...
Families should be well along the way on the college selection and admission process at this point in the senior year of high school. Those who have applied early enough should start receiving acceptance letters by the end of the year. Along with the good...
There is one question we all face at various points in life – “Can we afford it?” In the adult world these questions often revolve around big decisions like whether a family can afford a new home, a new car, a baby, or later on...
In this age of digital applications for everything, we are all becoming more aware of security concerns. We are told to scrupulously guard our personal data and Social Security number, yet many online applications ask us to provide this very information. Hackers find their way...
The fall of the senior high school year can be complicated enough with applying to college, completing the FAFSA, and searching for college scholarships, but then you learn you also need to complete the CSS Profile in order to qualify for financial aid at your...
So you think life in high school is already complicated enough? You’ve managed to juggle your academics, activities and social life pretty well so far, but now as a senior you’re faced with the unrelenting march of time when it comes to applying to college...