While most students dream of attending particular universities, community colleges offer many unique advantages that most universities can’t offer.
4 Ways To Help Your Child Make A Financially Wise College Decision
What happens when your child has his heart set on a college you can’t afford? Here’s how to help them to make a financially sound college decision.
Don’t Be Afraid To Drop Out Of A Graduate Or Professional Program
Dropping out of a graduate or professional degree program after you already have sunk costs can seem like a bad idea, but here’s why you might want to consider it. Life is too short to be stuck in a career that you do not love.
4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid To Let Your Child Take A Year Off College
I hold the view that If your child wants to delay entry to college or take a break after enrolling, let him. Here’s why it may be a good idea.
Should Parents Help Their Kids Pay For College?
With college costs outpacing inflation, do students of today need their parents help in paying for their schooling?
Myths And Misconceptions About The 529 College Savings Plan
529 plans are a good tax advantaged way to save for college education. What are some myths and misconceptions about 529 college savings plans?
5 Financial Tips For College Grads
As you embark on this post college graduation journey, it’s a good idea to practice the basic principles of good financial management. Here are 5 tips to get you started.
Attend College For Free If You Don’t Have A Plan (Or A Passion)
Don’t have a plan for college yet? You might want to take actual university courses for free online to help you find where your passion lies. Here’s where you can take courses online, FREE of charge.
How And Where To Save For College Education Costs
The cost of a college education is high, and the costs are rising every year. How can you save for your child’s college costs?
Using A Roth IRA For Higher Education Expenses
Can you use your Roth IRA to pay for higher education expenses? Under IRS rules you can, but there are some criteria you need to follow.
How And When To Save For College For Your Children
If you have children one thing you’ve probably started to think about is how you’re going to be able to pay for their college education. Here are some options.
5 Money Mistakes College Students Make
For many college students, the freedoms associated with living away from Mom and Dad can be pretty exciting. However, for students who have never to deal with money without adult supervision, college can end up being a series of mistakes on the path the financial freedom and maturity. Here are five of the most common […]
Will You Pay For Your Kids To Go To College?
Paying for our kid’s college has been near the top of our personal finance goals list for a long time. There are a number of reasons I personally feel strongly about this goal: I know what it’s like to have school loans (both my wife and I had them). I have a Biblical perspective on […]
Don’t Let College Debt Crush Your Will To Learn
Nobody ever said that attending college was going to be easy. In fact, with the downward spiral of the recent economy putting the crunch on public services across the board, schools are placing more and more of the burden of paying for higher education on the shoulders of students. Even in cases like California, where […]
