by munnmorris | Feb 12, 2022 | Budgeting, College Planning
Out-of-state colleges are significantly more expensive than going to a school in your home state. There are a few factors to consider in deciding if it is worth it: The first factor is cost. According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition for the 2021-22...
by munnmorris | Jan 22, 2022 | Budgeting, College Planning, Financial Planning
Many students will first handle money without parental supervision during college. To help keep expenses down and avoid conflicts, you might want to develop a budget to guide your child’s spending. As you go through the process, consider the following: Develop a...
by munnmorris | Jan 10, 2022 | College Planning
To meet your goal for funding a child’s college education, you typically need to develop an investment plan. One of the more important factors is your child’s age: Children aged 10 or younger — With eight or more years until college, you should be able to fund your...
by kevink | Jun 17, 2019 | Articles of Interest, College Planning
College costs have increased ~200%* in the past 20 years, dramatically outpacing inflation. With the costs of higher education rising so dramatically, its crucial to have a strategy and plan to manage this important goal. Key questions to answer include: Do I want to...
by kevink | May 30, 2019 | Articles of Interest
The excitement of a college acceptance letter can have teens and parents celebrating for weeks. But once the new semester approaches, many students may be anxious about leaving the comfort of their childhood home. Having a handle on these five essential life skills...