Practical Advice for College Bound
College acceptances and scholarship applications are behind you, but as a parent or student you may find yourself asking, “Now what?” It can be overwhelming to figure out the next steps in preparing to start college. Over the next few months, you may be navigating housing arrangements, meal plans, and tuition bills just to name […]
The Scoop on Scholarships
My younger sister recently received acceptance to Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and my younger brother will also be starting his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M in the fall! With this exciting news in our family, scholarships have been top of mind. There is no doubt about it – college is expensive. Although planning […]
Keeping Things Rolling
As a mom of young children and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, a thought that’s always at the front of my mind is how to best set my children up for their futures, especially in regards to their education. Before my kids were walking, they all had a savings account. Personally, my husband and I selected […]
Up in the Air – One-Time Student Loan Forgiveness Program
In March of 2020, I was in my final semester of graduate school, preparing for midterms and anticipating what I had hoped to be a relaxing spring break. At this point, there were only small rumblings about the Coronavirus disease. I left campus for spring break, eager to return in a week to finish my […]
Veterans Benefits
With Veterans Day approaching, I’m reminded of the incredible commitment and sacrifice that our veterans give for our freedom. I am proud of my late father, a proud Marine, as well as my brother who served in the Air National Guard. These heroes, among many others, continue to provide our country freedom and security. There […]
Don’t Fear the FAFSA
The start of October brings cooler temperatures, visits to the local pumpkin patch, scary movies, and all-you-can-eat candy on Halloween. October also marks a spooky but important date for those planning to attend college for the 2021-2022 school year: the opening of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Do you have a college […]
College Planning Accounts
My wife and I are expecting our first child. With all of the excitement and planning of setting up the nursery and getting the crib and diapers, one equally important piece of planning is beginning the baby’s college savings. There are several different options when saving for college, so we wanted to make sure that […]
Tackling Student Loan Debt
In 2019, the national student loan debt stacked up to $1.4 trillion making it the second-largest category of household debt trailing only home loans. While most grads have high expectations for life postgraduation, many receive less than hoped for starting salaries and student loan debt is just part of the deal.