Author: Joe Messinger, CFP®

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How to Compare College Financial Aid Award Letters to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse

February 10, 2023 No Comments

March 15th is typically a time when financial aid award letters from colleges are received by families. They have already been through the college application process in the fall and hopefully they got everything in on time. They also should have already applied for financial aid via the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)—ideally by January 15th for those that are seniors in order to meet the priority filing deadline for financial aid that is as early as February 1st. Your student has been accepted, you have the financial aid award letter, and you are struggling to compare one to the other to find the best fit your for family. What to do?

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Searching for the Unicorn University: The Perfect College for Your Child

January 27, 2023 No Comments

Did you know no actual mythological stories exist about the unicorn? “The truth is, unlike almost every single other mythical creature, the unicorn does not appear anywhere in any culture’s actual mythology.”¹ Was it possible this creature actually existed? What the heck does this have to do with college?!

We’re searching for the Unicorn University—not the myth—the one perfect for you.

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How to Pay for College with Loans – Being a Smart Borrower

January 20, 2023 No Comments

Families often wonder how to pay for college with loans. It’s tough to know how to make smart decisions that will positively impact your future and your child’s. As of

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Choosing a College: 3 Key Affordability Questions to Ask

January 13, 2023 No Comments

The United States is home to approximately 6,000 colleges and universities. Having that many schools to choose from can be both a blessing and a curse. Yes, every student can

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How to get more money in your 529 college savings plan

November 4, 2022 No Comments

Ugift ® has made it easier to gift money directly to 529 plans at no cost to the giver or the receiver. Saving early and often can go a long way to minimize debt. Every little bit helps!

The Student Loan Forgiveness Application Is Now Open

October 27, 2022 No Comments

The Biden Administration’s application for debt relief is now live through StudentAid.Gov. Feel free to forward this email along to anyone who you think may benefit, including your children and

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Early Decision College Applications

October 13, 2022 No Comments

It’s college application season! When it comes to deadlines, colleges throw around several terms for when the application is due–early decision, early action, regular decision, and rolling admissions to name

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Quirks of the Financial Aid Application: Answers to Some FAFSA FAQ

September 23, 2022 No Comments

When you think about financial aid, “quirky” might not be the first word that comes to mind. However, with something so complex as finances and all the different personal situations

All You Need to Know About the FSA ID

September 16, 2022 No Comments

Part of the college application process for seniors is applying for financial aid and/or student loans by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA. The very

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New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

September 13, 2022 No Comments

Recently, President Joe Biden announced a sweeping student loan forgiveness plan. We want to clarify what, exactly, this plan is, and the key information you need to know. Student Loan

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