Actually that title is probably a bit of a misnomer. More accurately, it should be, “How often should you talk about money with your children?” And the answer is…their entire life! Well, maybe you don’t need to lean over the baby crib to whisper about...
Students heading off to college for the 2016-17 academic year should already have their financial aid package in place. But everyone needs to be aware that the FAFSA for the 2017-18 academic year will be available beginning October 1. This applies to current high school...
2016 will be remembered as the year of the “big change” in college financial aid. This is the first year of the “early FAFSA” - one that will be available beginning October 1 instead of January 1. It also introduces the concept of prior-prior-year (PPY),...
If your student is about to head off to college for the first time then it is time to sit down and talk about a budget. Those parents who have never discussed money with their child before should be prepared for looks of shock, and...
Saving money for college now is a sure way to reduce student loan debt in the future, but most families question “How much is enough?” It would be nice to be able to pay for all of your student’s expenses, but that is probably not...
Attending college can provide a tremendous boost to your child’s future earning potential, but how much should a family invest in the process in order to provide this benefit? There are many financial aid resources which can help cover the costs of a college education...
