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May
26
If you are a regular reader of Capstone Wealth Partners' blog, you know the price of college is soaring to record levels. To make this massive purchase (and make no mistake, college is a purchase!), families are trying to save more before their child enrolls. One of the most popular...
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May
19
Do you want to know more about how to invest in your child's 529 Plan? Many families understand that saving for college is essential, but that's where their knowledge begins and ends. Investing to grow their total savings can be intimidating and frankly, there isn't enough unbiased information out there...
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Apr
28
In 2022, the College Board reported the average public 4-year in-state, on-campus "all in" college cost was $27, 940. When we originally wrote this article in 2017, the cost was $24,610. For private schools, the cost was $53,980 ($49,320 in 2017). So what does "all in" mean? Aren't we just...
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Apr
21
Did you know that just about any advisor can call themselves a financial planner even though they derive all of their income from sales commissions? It's frustrating to hear stories about “financial planners” who take advantage of families that are seeking reasonable advice and guidance. Still, with so much industry...
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Mar
31
The month of April is financial literacy month. We are focusing on financial literacy in the realm of saving for college - a goal that many families are working toward! Many people may not be excited about this, but we are enthusiastic -- so let's dig into one of the most...
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Mar
10
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,...
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Feb
17
High school seniors and their families are waiting on pins and needles in mid-February. They have acceptance letters from several colleges, but they might not know a very important key to the decision--how much it will cost! Colleges send out financial aid award letters that provide all the details, but...
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Feb
10
The season of financial aid award letters is fast approaching (if it hasn't already begun for your family!). Families have already been through the college application process in the fall and may have started to see some college acceptance letters trickle in. Now that you are starting to receive award...
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Jan
27
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?...
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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...
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