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Jan 27

Cwp Searching For The Unicorn University

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

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? And what the heck does this have to do with college?... read more →

Jan 20

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

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 the end of 2022, Americans owe $1.745 trillion in student loan debt with 42.8 million borrowers (of federal loans). Those... read more →

Jan 13

Choosing a College: 3 Key Affordability Questions to Ask

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 find just the right fit for them, but on the flip side, a student can become overwhelmed by the sheer... read more →

Jan 06

Having the College Money Talk with Your Child

We hear these stories every day. Mom, Dad, and high school junior visit a college. Junior is thrilled with the school--loves everything about it. Mom and Dad discover too late what it will cost them. The result? Either devastation for the student told by his parents that he can’t go... read more →

Dec 16

How Your Family Can Avoid a Student Loan Crisis

Student loan debt in America is the next financial crisis. In fact, it is the fastest-growing type of debt. Students are plunging headlong into huge debt holes without a real sense of how much this debt will affect their future after graduation. The scariest part is that they have no... read more →

Dec 09

Student’s Spending Habits

The holiday break is a great time to talk 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 →

Dec 02

Student Loans: What You Need to Know

As of 2021, the current state of student loan debt in America...EVERY SECOND America’s student loans GROW by close to $3,000! 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... read more →

Nov 11

Free Money for College – Grants and Scholarships

In today's college search, students put so much stress on themselves to find the right "fit." Often, they focus on schools where they can get in and get a great education. In other words, finding a good academic and social fit. However, with the rising cost of education, finding a... read more →

Nov 04

How to get more money in your 529 college savings plan

One value for many families is education. Unfortunately, it now takes a tribe to save and plan for the growing cost of education! This holiday season, if you want to sidestep the mountain of toys that inevitably accumulate, or if you just can't think of anything to get a picky... read more →

Oct 27

The Student Loan Forgiveness Application Is Now Open

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 grandchildren. To qualify for loan forgiveness, one of the following must be true: You are an Individual who made less... read more →

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

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

Choosing a College: 3 Key Affordability Questions to Ask

Having the College Money Talk with Your Child

How Your Family Can Avoid a Student Loan Crisis

Student’s Spending Habits

Student Loans: What You Need to Know

Free Money for College – Grants and Scholarships

How to get more money in your 529 college savings plan

The Student Loan Forgiveness Application Is Now Open

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