With the price tag of a college education reaching higher levels every year, students will have a very hard time shouldering the entire cost burden all by themselves--unlike 30 years... read more →
Has your student been struggling to decide what they want to do after they graduate high school? They're not alone. Only 45% of high school students surveyed recently said they... read more →
Paying the high cost of college requires a multi-pronged strategy. For most families, a 529 plan on its own is not enough to cover the out of pocket expense of... read more →
In America today, only 78% of families with children are saving for college and only 48% of those surveyed are saving are using a 529 plan to do it! The... read more →
The month of April is financial literacy month. We are spending time with this blog post, and our upcoming events, focusing on financial literacy in the realm of saving for college... read more →
Every year, we hear the same heart-breaking stories from parents, many of whom have never connected with Capstone Wealth Partners before. Their senior high school student is making the final... read more →
We often hear the words "return on investment." We use those words ourselves all the time. When you invest, you expect a certain return or increase in the value of... read more →
Negotiation is an art. Lawyers negotiate contracts, deals, and settlements on behalf of their clients, real estate agents negotiate housing prices for hopeful homeowners, business professionals negotiate the price of... read more →
You can amend your financial aid package based on your student’s application or a change in your family’s situation. How? Through the appeal process. A financial aid appeal is a... read more →
Last week, we took a look at the financial aid award letter received by seniors each year in mid-February. You need to understand the fine print of the award letter... read more →
