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.
Student Loans
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.
THCC116 – Making College Finance Decisions Interview with Debbi King, Author “The ABC’s of Personal Finance”
“Personal finance is about 10% math and 90% emotion,” describes our guest today and money expert Debbi King. After ending up in bankruptcy, she finally got debt-free and decided nobody else should ever have to go through what happened to her. Using her accounting degree and education degree she became a coach and author to help everyone succeed financially. Read More…
THCC103 – The Ugly Truth About Debt Interview with Travis Jennings, Founder of Debt Reduction Inc.
“Debt is a bad thing and your personal finances have to be in order,” states our guest today and creator of Debt Reduction Inc. Travis Jennings. Read More…
THCC82 – Get Out of College Debt Free Interview with Jason Lum, President of ScholarEdge College Consulting
Looking for a scholarship? Jason Lum won over $250,000 in scholarship money and shares how he did it in today’s episode. Read More…
THCC68 – How to Help Your College Student Build Their Credit Interview with Ty Crandall, Business Credit Expert and CEO of Credit Suite
Do you understand your credit score? Does your child? Parents and students alike struggle to understand how credit works, how to build it wisely, and the severe consequences of making credit mistakes. In this episode, Ty Crandall shares his expertise on credit and financing and gives key tips on how to help your college student with building strong credit. Read More…