August is an exciting time for up-and-coming college freshmen! There is the anticipation of being on your own, the excitement of meeting new people, and the thrill of starting your advanced education. You’ve got a dorm room to decorate, clubs to join, and activities to...
College classes are just around the corner, or they could have already started in some parts of the country. It’s a time of excitement and anticipation, mixed in with perhaps a little fear about how your family is going to pay for it all. One...
Your child is heading off to college and you couldn’t be a prouder parent. You have both worked hard over the years to achieve this important goal. There are so many adventures that lie ahead, but you might still have a few lessons you need...
Rising high school seniors and their parents need to start mapping out the long road to college in August, before the high school year even begins. Those who already have set ideas of where they want to go can use this time to plan out...
Parents often ask me when they should start saving for their child’s college education. My flip answer is usually, “As soon as you know you’re expecting!” After we laugh a little, I explain that the answer really depends on each family’s individual financial situation. The ultimate...
When trying to analyze the student loan debt crisis, one of the first questions often asked is, “Why did these students borrow so much money in the first place?” All too often the only apparent answer is, “Because they could.” Nobody talked to them about...