The FAFSA: The Most Important Financial Aid Form for College
The FAFSA is an important financial tool for all college students to take advantage of, not just those of limited means.
Get the Most from Your Child’s 529 Plan
The 529 plan is a tax-advantaged savings plan to help families pay for school. Understand how to get the most out of your child's 529 plan.
Teaching Your Kids About Financial Literacy
It's never too early to teach your kids how to manage money and finances. Reinforce skills that will help them succeed throughout their lives.
Money—A Finite Resource
I was not the best student in high school, academically. However, I was one of those kids that was well liked who always had a good time. I went to…
College Isn’t Paying Off For Everyone
College is an experience that’s different for everyone. Some students focus on their future and spend their nights and weekends at the library. Others join a fraternity or sorority and…
Is Your College Planning Strategy Appropriate?
As a seasoned financial advisor, I will be the first to admit that the general public has a significant amount of mistrust with the financial services industry. I attribute it…
These ‘Clever’ Little Gifts Keep On Giving
Doesn’t it seem that once we are through Thanksgiving, Christmas is right upon us? Well, I feel that way and as a result, I am facing crunch time for my…
New FAFSA Rules Give New Options
With our three girls making their way through school, Jill and I are well aware that our next big family expense will be college expenses. Frankly, it wasn’t too long…
‘Free’ College Loans? Nope . . . You Pay!
Decisions have consequences. Some things just don’t work out the way we plan. Who has heard of the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan the US government has implemented for federal…
Kids are Expensive!
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