Every year as parents send their children off to college for the first time, they wonder...should I get my child a credit card? According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the total household debt in the US reached $17.8 trillion in the second quarter of 2024. Starting out... read more →
Oct
18
Oct
10
Mid-fall break is a great time to check in with your student about their budget, what they're doing well, what they need to work on, and confirming who is paying for what. It isn't just freshman who can get off track during the first term of the school year. If... read more →
Sep
19
"If you get in, we'll make it work." These 8 words are by far the most dangerous words in college planning. We hear from parents who have told their children this all the time. Suddenly, they find themselves faced with staggering college costs that they had not anticipated, and they... read more →
Sep
12
We’re honored to be presenting this updated guest blog on college fairs from our friend Beth Probst, Founder and CEO of At The Core. At The Core helps students figure out what they want to do after high school through educational path planning, personalized self assessment, and career exploration. Visit... read more →
Sep
03
We have to warn you. The competition for your student is fierce. Many parents already know what we’re talking about. When your student reaches high school (often after they register for their first ACT or SAT exam), the deluge begins. The snail mail, email, phone calls, social media, and more... read more →
Aug
20
As we step into the new year, we wanted to bring to your attention a significant change in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) timeline. This year, the FAFSA application period is set to open on December 1st (for the 2025-26 school year), deviating from its... read more →
Aug
19
Back to school is right around the corner, and many families are planning college visits for Labor Day weekend now that college planning is top-of-mind for Juniors and Seniors. And while many questions will occur to you about dorms, dining halls, academics, and student life, we wanted to share some... read more →
Aug
16
With college being one of the most rapidly-increasing expenses in modern America, it can be daunting to look at the financial planning needed. Even affluent families have plenty of preparation to do before their kids go off to college. The pressures may be less acute, but you'll still need to... read more →
Aug
09
In 2024, there is $1.75 trillion in loan debt spread across 42.8 million borrowers. Scary stuff! Why has this happened? The increase in tuition is directly related to the free-flowing market of student loans. If I were in the lending business, I would love to have a loan on the... read more →
Jul
10
For many families, paying for college is a cash flow problem. The reality is that parents will be receiving a $25,000 to $90,000 bill (you read that right, $90,000) they've never dealt with before every six months for the next four years! Hopefully, scholarships will help pay for a good... read more →