This title seems to go against everything we share at Capstone. We always talk about the importance of choosing a college you CAN afford. Occasionally though, we come across a... read more →
College sports is big business. The NCAA earns billions of dollars every year, and colleges are tax-exempt so their earnings are tax-free. Only a few sports make money--mainly football and... read more →
In an earlier blog, we took a look, in a general way, at some key investment concepts. Now, let's explore the tax implications of some investment options. We want you... read more →
When the calendar turns to March, many families start to plan college visits. High school sophomores and juniors hit the road over spring break and summer vacation to tackle an... read more →
For young adults like recent college graduates, investing can seem like an impossible (and massively complex) undertaking. The majority of recent grads are just happy to have a job that... read more →
If you are a regular reader of Capstone’s college blog (or simply living and breathing), you know the price of college is soaring to record levels. To make this massive... read more →
High school seniors and their families are waiting on pins and needles in mid-February. They have acceptance letters from several colleges, but they might not know a very important key... read more →
We hear the ads all the time--"Do you know your credit score?" The actors are just miserable because their credit score is "bad." What is a credit score anyway? How... read more →
In 2019/20, the College Board reported the average public 4-year in-state, on-campus "all in" college cost was $26,590. When we originally wrote this article in 2017, the cost was $24,610.... read more →
Did you have an allowance when you were a kid? Maybe some change or a few dollars if you did your chores? Were you the kid who spent your allowance... read more →
