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 decision about where to go to college. They are shocked by the prices of the schools who accepted their child,... read more →
Mar
26
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 the amount you invested over a period of time. College should be viewed in the same way. Your family is... read more →
Mar
19
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 products and services to keep their doors open. Negotiation is a major player in nearly every aspect of modern society,... read more →
Mar
12
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 request for additional aid, a more lucrative offer, or a higher grant amount often spurred by a change in family... read more →
Mar
05
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 in order to make an informed decision about the best college and how much it will cost them for all... read more →
Feb
26
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 →
Feb
19
Most parents have a goal of avoiding student loans for their college-bound children. However, what they don't realize is that saving money in advance in a 529 Plan can help them to offset the cost of college by growing their savings in an interest-free account. 529 plans provide a tax-friendly... read more →
Feb
12
Families often wonder how to pay for college with loans. It's tough to know how to make smart decisions that will positively impact both your future and your child's. According to StudentLoanHero.com in 2017, Americans owe $1.44 trillion in student loan debt with 44.2 million borrowers. Those are some staggering... read more →
Jan
29
The United States is home to approximately 5,300 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
22
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 →