For the 2017/2018 college year, the average annual cost of attendance (known as the COA) at a four-year public college for in-state students is $25,290, the average cost at a four-year public college for out-of-state students is $40,940, and the average cost at a four-year private college is $50,900 [...]
The national debt continues to rise – what does this mean for our country’s future fiscal stability? Where are we headed? Why does it matter to you? This week’s episode features Author and Financial Professional David McKnight, who has traveled around the country for the last several years interview [...]
If you tell a car salesman exactly what you want, you probably won’t get a discount because he knows you’re not shopping around. Did you know that colleges are the same way? Educational Consultant Coy Howe reveals insider secrets to college admissions, and how you can get on the right track to findi [...]
You've seen the numbers--a college education is expensive. All those benefits of personal growth, expanded horizons, and increased lifetime earning power come at a price, a price that increases every year. According to the College Board's annual Trends in College Pricing Report, for the 2016/2017 ac [...]
Did you know that the average student loan debt in 2017 was $37,172 per student? College is certainly expensive, but luckily there are people and tools available to help you plan ahead. Tune in as Richard Polimeni, the Chair of the College Savings Foundation, shares the ins and outs of 529 Plans! [...]
No, you can't refinance student loans. However, if you have multiple federal student loans, federal consolidation of your loans may make your debt more manageable. To be eligible for federal loan consolidation, you must have at least one federal student loan in grace, repayment, deferment, or defaul [...]
Tuition has gone up more than 50% since 1999 and there’s no sign of it slowing down. Luckily, there are a lot of great tools to help you plan and save so you or your loved ones can afford higher education. Tune in as John Wheeler, 40+ year veteran in the Insurance Industry, shares one out-of-the box [...]
If you're thinking about joining a 529 plan, or if you've already opened an account, you might be concerned about how 529 funds will affect your child's chances of receiving financial aid. Of all the areas related to 529 plans, financial aid is perhaps the most uncertain, and the one most likely to [...]
If you've finished college within the last few years, chances are you're paying off your student loans. What happens with your student loans now that they've entered repayment status will have a significant impact--positive or negative--on your credit history and credit score. It's payback time When [...]
It's hard to talk about college without mentioning financial aid. Yet this pairing isn't a marriage of love, but one of necessity. In many cases, financial aid may be the deciding factor in whether your child attends the college of his or her choice or even attends college at all. That's why it's im [...]
