College financial planning ultimately comes down to figuring out how you’re going to pay for college. Typically this is the responsibility of parents.
There are five key parts to a good college financial plan.
Blog Posts
Peer Pressure on Our Kids’ College Decisions: Deciding Whether to Go and Where
Our kids are often influenced by their peers. But when it comes to deciding whether to go to college and which school to choose, a bit of peer pressure isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Our mom blogger explains how it’s been working with two of her kids.
My Daughter is a Freshman or Sophomore: What Can I Do To Start Planning for College?
When and how should you start planning for college if you have a high school freshman or sophomore at home? Our resident mom blogger offers up some quick tips and ideas now that her daughter is a freshman.
Student Loans: What I’ve Learned to Help My Kids Avoid College Debt
Many parents assume that student loans are a terrible idea and a one-way ticket to massive debt. But that’s not the real story. Our resident mom blogger shares what she’s learned about student loans and how the right loans can help pay for college at a relatively low cost.
How to Get Your Teen to Save Money for College
Our resident mom blogger, Katie Bingham-Smith, shares her personal experience and some great advice for parents who want to teach your kids responsibility. Here’s how she’s encouraging her son and other children to save for college and their future.
Figuring Out Who Pays for College After a Divorce
Divorce is hard, and so is saving for college after you’ve gotten divorced. But it’s a lot easier with a simple online tool. Here’s how our resident mom blogger used our EFC calculator to figure out how much each parent will pay toward college and how much they need to save.