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
27
Jan
20
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
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
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
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
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
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
04
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 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 →