Navigating College Admissions with Financial Planning
From early application options to maximizing merit and planning expenses, the admissions process is overwhelming. Let’s discuss key points to help families make informed decisions.
One Big Beautiful Bill - A Planning Perspective
Like all things with Washington, OBBB has the good, the bad and the political virtue signaling - let’s review the 5 areas of broadest impact from a financial planning perspective.
Empower New Graduates with Gifts of Independence
While cash or gift cards are always appreciated, consider something with lasting value that can help launch college and high school graduates towards financial independence.
If You Fail To Plan, You Are Planning To Fail.
Starting the New Year with the same old resolutions? Let’s recognize questionable resolutions, including three destined for failure, plus what should be considered for successful planning outcomes.
Financial Aid Changes To Impact This Fall’s College Applications.
Congress has created the “FAFSA Simplification Act”, which makes the upcoming 2024-2025 college admissions process a complicated mess.
Never ask, “Where do you want to go to college?”
Take control, don’t be another victim to make your teen happy… spending won’t make them happy.
2020 - The Worst Year Ever… Really?
Turn down the hyperbole, 2020 offered great opportunities to refinance, save, invest, WFH, and focus on your why.
Your HS Junior know EFC, NPC or Merit? They should.
College Planning is more than 529s and student loans, focus on how to take less of each.
Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve… But Did You?
Instead of talk of the future, act on the constants - change and time.
Proactive Planning and Health Remain Critical
Putting off your health or planning over fear isn’t the “new normal”.
Ch-Ch-Changes - Turn And Face The Strange
CARES Act legislation impacting 2020 tax laws, provisions and deadlines.
Be Proactive and Less Reactive
Big picture opportunities for 3 RE’s: Refinance, Rebalance and Reset.