Somewhere around April or May, high school seniors and their parents start thinking about the upcoming first college semester. It’s a big step, and one that should certainly be celebrated, but one that should be planned for as well. While the student finishes up those...
The college application process can sometimes seem like an exaggerated roller coaster ride. With the early FAFSA now available in October, high school students and their parents engage in an upward climb to finish their college and financial aid applications. It reaches a climactic high...
Perhaps you have read headlines about the skyrocketing cost of college, and are concerned about whether you can afford an advanced education for your child. As usual, there are two sides to every story. While the price of college does go up, just like everything...
As winter turns into spring, thoughts of high school juniors should be turning to making college choices. Beyond the goal of finding a college that offers an exciting learning environment, you also want to be sure it is one you will like and can afford....
Spring can be a difficult time of year for many people. Tucked in between the doldrums of winter and the exuberant fun of the summer, it becomes a season of waiting and hoping. Energies can be sapped as people try to gear themselves up to...
Are there really all that many things in life that people actually enjoy paying for out of their own pockets? Depending which side of the dollar bill your finances fall on, money either can or cannot buy happiness. While most people don’t usually enjoy spending...
