Podcasts about college finance

Melissa Brock is a college money expert, freelance writer, and full-time financial editor covering higher education, investing, personal finance, mortgages, college savings, insurance and more. She develops SEO plans for companies and has written SEO content for Investopedia, The Balance, HigherEducation, Rocket Mortgage, Breeze, Personal Capital, The Journal of College Admission, UNest, College Ave, College Finance, Niche, Benzinga, The Simple Dollar, Bankrate, Wealthsimple and more. She also developed her website, College Money Tips, to help families navigate the college journey.In this episode, Melissa shares tips for using blogging and SEO for business growth in 2025. She unpacks her journey from journalism to establishing her SEO-centric blog and business, College Money Tips. Tune in for insights on keyword research, building domain authority, and leveraging organic content to attract clients. Melissa also covers the importance of having a blogging strategy, the use of AI in content creation, and the role of backlinks. Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your blogging efforts, this episode provides so many great tips and strategies to help you succeed!Connect with Melissa Brock:collegemoneytips.comcollegemoneytips.lpages.co/6secretsinstagram.com/melissa.brockKey Takeaways:(03:05) Melissa's journey into the world of blogging and SEO(04:55) Starting College Money Tips and offering one-on-one services(07:35) The purpose of using SEO for blogging success(10:10) SEO tools and strategies for beginners(14:25) Backlinks and domain authority(22:15) Structuring content trees(29:25) How Melissa balances blogging and client workDon't forget to grab the FREE Teacher Biz Starter Guide! teacherbiz.com/StartConnect With Heather:teacherbiz.com/aboutinstagram.com/teacherbiz

How does college admissions and paying for college intersect? Listen to this show to find out. Host Ian Fisher will be talking with colleague Gabbi Tobias about how to use social media to research colleges. It can be a very handy tool for this! He will also be talking with colleague Kyra Tyler about whether colleges look at the social media accounts of applicants. In addition, College Coach finance expert Jennifer Willcox is going to discuss how social media outlets and groups may be a good place for families to obtain paying and saving for college information.

In this episode, MJ welcomes special guest Michael Ma, a financial expert and founder of the Achievement Fund. Based in Manhattan, Michael shares his journey from navigating the complexities of the US education system as an immigrant to becoming a leading advocate for helping students achieve their college dreams.With a passion for giving back, Michael discusses the challenges many students face during the college application process and how his foundation works to provide guidance and support. Drawing from his own experiences at Vanderbilt and Duke University, Michael emphasizes the importance of finding the right fit for each student, highlighting their individual strengths and aspirations.From decoding the nuances between private and public school applications to navigating standardized testing and the impact of the pandemic on education, Michael offers invaluable insights for both students and parents alike. Through his candid advice and wealth of knowledge, listeners gain a deeper understanding of how to approach the college admissions journey with confidence and purpose.Join MJ and Michael as they delve into the world of college admissions, empowering students to embrace their unique journeys and unlock their fullest potential. Tune in to the "Investing Anywhere from Anywhere Podcast" for expert advice on investing in education and beyond.Contact Michael:https://achievementfund.org/Investor Success Stories New Book Release sharing the wealth-building power of Virtual Real Estate investing. Completely COMPLIMENTARY, grab the First Chapter:www.InvestorSuccessStories.comInvestor Summit Apr 26th, 2024 Live and Streaming from Atlanta:www.investinganywhere.com/summitReceive our informative Weekly eNewsletterwww.investinganywhere.com/newsletter

This is a particularly exciting episode, as we'll be joined by Benjamin Baum, the Vice-President of Enrollment at St. Johns College of Annapolis, Maryland. He and host Beth Heaton will be discussing new ways of evaluating applications. Then, Beth will be responding to listener questions along with college coach finance expert Michelle Smoley.

This is a particularly exciting episode, as we'll be joined by Benjamin Baum, the Vice-President of Enrollment at St. Johns College of Annapolis, Maryland. He and host Beth Heaton will be discussing new ways of evaluating applications. Then, Beth will be responding to listener questions along with college coach finance expert Michelle Smoley.

This is a particularly exciting episode, as we'll be joined by Benjamin Baum, the Vice-President of Enrollment at St. Johns College of Annapolis, Maryland. He and host Beth Heaton will be discussing new ways of evaluating applications. Then, Beth will be responding to listener questions along with college coach finance expert Michelle Smoley.

For many people (especially those with Executive Function challenges), managing money can be really stressful. If you can relate to this challenge and are thinking of sending a kid off to college, then learning how to plan your finances accordingly is something that's worth being really proactive about. According to the Education Data Initiative, average tuition and fee rates have increased 130% since 1990 - and that's after adjusting for inflation (yikes!) So, what can we do? Is there a way to approach saving for college that is less stressful and more effective than just wingin' it or waiting till the last minute? Luckily, today's guest is Shannon Vasconcelos, the Director of College Finance for Bright Horizons College Coach, and she joined me to discuss saving for college in a very executive function-friendly manner. In other words, she was the perfect expert I needed for this topic. Listen to learn from this college finance expert how you can approach this new exciting yet expensive chapter well prepared! Show notes: Bright Horizon's College Coachwww.getintocollege.comGetting In: A College Coach Conversationhttps://getintocollege.com/Resources/Getting-In-PodcastYou Need a Budget (Hannah's favorite budgeting tool)www.ynab.comSaving For Collegehttps://www.savingforcollege.com/Roth IRA and 529 Explainedhttps://www.savingforcollege.com/article/which-is-best-529-college-savings-plan-or-roth-iraMaking College Affordable: 5 Tips for Securing Scholarshipshttps://www.beyondbooksmart.com/executive-functioning-strategies-blog/making-college-affordable-5-tips-for-securing-scholarshipsContact Us!Reach out to us at podcast@beyondbooksmart.comIG/FB/TikTok @beyondbooksmartcoaching

Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter Kyrstal thought her first three years of High School weren't that memorable. She was just doing things she thought she was supposed to do. Classes like AP Biology, Soccer, and the rest. In her senior year she really got involved in leadership. Organized student rallies for football games & was the Class treasurer. She found that these experiences gave her access to lots of opportunities.  Krystal joins our podcast to share her undergraduate honors college journey at SDSU, Honors College courses, Internships, Majoring in Finance, and Advice for High Schoolers. In particular, we discuss the following with her:  SDSU Weber Honors College Experience Majoring in Finance Summer Internships Advice to High Schoolers Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Krystal Nzeadibe, SDSU HC [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Overall SDSU Honors College Experience [] Why SDSU Honors College? [] High School Interests [] Transition to College [] Honors College Courses [] The Peers [] Campus Activities [] Summer Internships [] Majoring in Finance [] The HC Difference [] SDSU Redo [] Why MBA? [] Advice for High Schoolers [] Memories [] Our Guest: Krystal Nzeadibe graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Finance from San Diego State University Weber Honors College. Krystal is currently pursuing an MBA at Harvard Business School. Krystal can be reached at krystal.nzeadibe@gmail.com. Memorable Quote: “So things like doing public speaking engagements, being like a student on different University Board committees. And I think being comfortable in uncomfortable situations allowed me to be confident when it came to working my first job”. Krystal Nzeadibe. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode's Transcript. Similar Episodes: College Experiences Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram. To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our Podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

According to a College Finance study, approximately 65% of college students carry some sort of credit card debt and this number is growing. In today's episode we continue our discussion on managing debt and focus on managing credit card debt specifically. We share valuable lessons learned and tips on avoiding unnecessary spending.

Looking at benchmark #2, it is focused on what you are saving for and how to save through aspects of life that you will spend on anyways--housing and transportation. Being intentional about setting a savings goal for you to purchase a home or even rent a home that you can then house hack will be the first component of this to look at. This simple rule will allow you to save and invest more than your peers. The second largest expense is typically your transportation. Buying a vehicle intentionally to ensure that the vehicle is either something you break-even on or one that even provides an income is key. This income will then allow you to put aside money into a Roth IRA early, in order to allow compound interest to work in your favor. Margin Membership Sign-up: https://millennialmargin.com/learn/How are your finances doing? Take the quiz: https://i2tvdm52vbg.typeform.com/to/YFcT68CWJared created Millennial Margin out of necessity, as he has watched countless people schedule-away, mortgage-up, and max-out their lives. Margin is simply the antithesis, providing leeway in an increasingly margin-less culture.Subscribe for daily tips and discussions about how to better manage your personal finances and, by extension, your margin.Listen to the podcast: https://margin.simplecast.com/Have a question? Contact Jared at jared@millennialmargin.comFollow Millennial Margin: facebook.com/millennialmargin, instagram.com/millennialmargin1, or simply visit millennialmargin.comGoal/Disclaimer: My goal with [Margin] is to prepare you with the knowledge but then inspire you to act on that knowledge. My goal is to be in your corner bridging the gap between your trusted CPA, attorney, and financial planner. My advice is simply from my own personal experiences and is not meant to override or replace professional advice from your trusted investment professional. The content found here is for entertainment purposes only.

It can be difficult to be in a season of life that typically has the greatest amount of change. Whether that is a college career, starting your career, getting married, having kids or a myriad of other changes, it's especially important that you have a financial plan. There is a lot of mixed information and recommendations around personal finances, so following the first simple benchmarks can set you up for financial success. You should be a lifetime learner in figuring out how to adjust your finances based on the season of life you are in, but in all seasons living within your means. Building a budget and automatically saving toward an emergency fund will ensure that you are carrying this rule out. Margin Membership Sign-up: https://millennialmargin.com/learn/How are your finances doing? Take the quiz: https://i2tvdm52vbg.typeform.com/to/YFcT68CWJared created Millennial Margin out of necessity, as he has watched countless people schedule-away, mortgage-up, and max-out their lives. Margin is simply the antithesis, providing leeway in an increasingly margin-less culture.Subscribe for daily tips and discussions about how to better manage your personal finances and, by extension, your margin.Listen to the podcast: https://margin.simplecast.com/Have a question? Contact Jared at jared@millennialmargin.comFollow Millennial Margin: facebook.com/millennialmargin, instagram.com/millennialmargin1, or simply visit millennialmargin.comGoal/Disclaimer: My goal with [Margin] is to prepare you with the knowledge but then inspire you to act on that knowledge. My goal is to be in your corner bridging the gap between your trusted CPA, attorney, and financial planner. My advice is simply from my own personal experiences and is not meant to override or replace professional advice from your trusted investment professional. The content found here is for entertainment purposes only.

2021 was the year when we were supposed to emerge from beneath the COVID cloud. It didn't exactly pan out that way, but we did emerge! We're sharing insight into what went well for our students in the college admissions process and how to think about your own process with those experiences in mind. On the paying for college front, we're looking at income-driven repayment options and helping you decide if this could be a good path for you.

2021 was the year when we were supposed to emerge from beneath the COVID cloud. It didn't exactly pan out that way, but we did emerge! We're sharing insight into what went well for our students in the college admissions process and how to think about your own process with those experiences in mind. On the paying for college front, we're looking at income-driven repayment options and helping you decide if this could be a good path for you.

Is it too early to start thinking about the summer? Of course not! Early winter is the perfect time to think about what you want to do and where you want to do it—we have tips for getting started. We're also answering college finance and admissions questions in our Office Hours segment.

Is it too early to start thinking about the summer? Of course not! Early winter is the perfect time to think about what you want to do and where you want to do it—we have tips for getting started. We're also answering college finance and admissions questions in our Office Hours segment.

Graduates with student loans need to prepare: the CARES Act and loan payment accommodations are scheduled to come to an end early in the new year. We're sharing what you need to know and do next. Some students will return home from their first semester in college ready to transfer. We have advice on how to handle those conversations, including the questions to ask and the actions to take. Finally, many, many well-meaning family and friends will have questions, thoughts, and advice on your college process. We're offering tips on how to prevent others from unintentionally ruining this important time in your life.

Graduates with student loans need to prepare: the CARES Act and loan payment accommodations are scheduled to come to an end early in the new year. We're sharing what you need to know and do next. Some students will return home from their first semester in college ready to transfer. We have advice on how to handle those conversations, including the questions to ask and the actions to take. Finally, many, many well-meaning family and friends will have questions, thoughts, and advice on your college process. We're offering tips on how to prevent others from unintentionally ruining this important time in your life.

Last year was a whole new world for college admissions, both for admissions officers and for the applicants and their families. One of our educators shares her experiences as an admissions officer that cycle, including how they viewed the impact on coursework and extracurricular activities, and offers tips for approaching applications this year. We're also answering your college finance and admissions questions in Office Hours.

Last year was a whole new world for college admissions, both for admissions officers and for the applicants and their families. One of our educators shares her experiences as an admissions officer that cycle, including how they viewed the impact on coursework and extracurricular activities, and offers tips for approaching applications this year. We're also answering your college finance and admissions questions in Office Hours.

We talk a lot about what to do as part of your college admissions process. This week, we have some cautionary tales of mistakes some have made in the hopes that you can avoid making similar bloopers. In Officer Hours, we're answering your college admissions and finance questions.

We talk a lot about what to do as part of your college admissions process. This week, we have some cautionary tales of mistakes some have made in the hopes that you can avoid making similar bloopers. In Officer Hours, we're answering your college admissions and finance questions.

In another story from our team, Jen Simons will share her experience choosing and attending a women's college. We'll also answer your questions on college finance and admissions.

In another story from our team, Jen Simons will share her experience choosing and attending a women's college. We'll also answer your questions on college finance and admissions.

In this week's episode, we have more supplemental essay advice, this time for the University of Washington and Arizona State. We're also answering your college admissions and finance questions.

In this week's episode, we have more supplemental essay advice, this time for the University of Washington and Arizona State. We're also answering your college admissions and finance questions.

Myths surrounding getting into and paying for college abound, and this year is no different. In fact, the current challenges created by COVID have only increased the misinformation being shared. We'll counter the biggest admissions and college finance myths we're hearing with the real story. As early deadlines near, we have advice on evaluating when your application is ready to submit.

Myths surrounding getting into and paying for college abound, and this year is no different. In fact, the current challenges created by COVID have only increased the misinformation being shared. We'll counter the biggest admissions and college finance myths we're hearing with the real story. As early deadlines near, we have advice on evaluating when your application is ready to submit.

For those students interested in pursuing med school post-college, engaging with your pre-med advisor will be an important part of the process. Our resident med school admissions expert, Lauren DiProspero, will offer her suggestions for making the most of this relationship. We'll also answer as many of your burning college finance and admissions questions as we can.

For those students interested in pursuing med school post-college, engaging with your pre-med advisor will be an important part of the process. Our resident med school admissions expert, Lauren DiProspero, will offer her suggestions for making the most of this relationship. We'll also answer as many of your burning college finance and admissions questions as we can.

In theory, applications like the Common App, The Universal Application, and the Coalition App allow students to write one essay for all colleges. In practice, many colleges also require supplemental essays. We'll tell you what these are and how to find them, and offer tips on writing the most common prompt—Why This College? We're also discussing COVID-19's impact on college finance based on what we are hearing from colleges and families. Finally, we'll set some goals for juniors returning to high school.

In theory, applications like the Common App, The Universal Application, and the Coalition App allow students to write one essay for all colleges. In practice, many colleges also require supplemental essays. We'll tell you what these are and how to find them, and offer tips on writing the most common prompt—Why This College? We're also discussing COVID-19's impact on college finance based on what we are hearing from colleges and families. Finally, we'll set some goals for juniors returning to high school.

For some students, one of the biggest challenges of transitioning from high school to college is adjusting to the expectations of college level writing. Cassie Hemstrom of the UC Davis University Writing Program joins the show with tips. In our second and third segments, we're answer listener questions related to college finance and admissions.

For some students, one of the biggest challenges of transitioning from high school to college is adjusting to the expectations of college level writing. Cassie Hemstrom of the UC Davis University Writing Program joins the show with tips. In our second and third segments, we're answer listener questions related to college finance and admissions.

Interested in participating in Reserve Officer Training Corps—ROTC for short—in college? We're welcoming Rob Kirkland, author of The Insider's Guide to the Army ROTC Scholarship for High School Students and Their Parents, to share his thoughts on applying to these programs. In another in our Biggest Myths series, we'll look at some myths in both admissions and college finance.

Interested in participating in Reserve Officer Training Corps—ROTC for short—in college? We're welcoming Rob Kirkland, author of The Insider's Guide to the Army ROTC Scholarship for High School Students and Their Parents, to share his thoughts on applying to these programs. In another in our Biggest Myths series, we'll look at some myths in both admissions and college finance.

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on high school seniors and underclassmen, and on college finance. In today's show, we'll be tackling the question of how to get a feel for a college campus without visiting in person, and answering some of the questions (what if I don't get any grades for the second half of my freshman, sophomore, or junior year) we're getting from underclassmen. We'll also walk you through the impact on every phase of college finance, from saving for college to paying for it to handling the loans once you graduate. Finally, we're doing a listener Q&A to answer some additional COVID-19 questions and some that are completely unrelated.

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on high school seniors and underclassmen, and on college finance. In today's show, we'll be tackling the question of how to get a feel for a college campus without visiting in person, and answering some of the questions (what if I don't get any grades for the second half of my freshman, sophomore, or junior year) we're getting from underclassmen. We'll also walk you through the impact on every phase of college finance, from saving for college to paying for it to handling the loans once you graduate. Finally, we're doing a listener Q&A to answer some additional COVID-19 questions and some that are completely unrelated.

If you can believe it, we've been bringing college finance and admissions information to you every single week since we launched Getting In: A College Coach Conversation on February 5, 2015. Join us for a celebration as we share stories from our time working in admissions and financial aid, along with some cautionary tales and highlights from a few of our favorite students and parents.

If you can believe it, we've been bringing college finance and admissions information to you every single week since we launched Getting In: A College Coach Conversation on February 5, 2015. Join us for a celebration as we share stories from our time working in admissions and financial aid, along with some cautionary tales and highlights from a few of our favorite students and parents.

Post-January 1 can be super challenging for seniors. After the crush of finalizing and submitting applications, have nothing left to do but wait—and that can be tough. We have some suggestions for actions you can take once all of your apps are in. Since it's the new year, we are all about resolutions—and we have thoughts about some good resolutions you can make related to college admissions and finance.

Post-January 1 can be super challenging for seniors. After the crush of finalizing and submitting applications, have nothing left to do but wait—and that can be tough. We have some suggestions for actions you can take once all of your apps are in. Since it's the new year, we are all about resolutions—and we have thoughts about some good resolutions you can make related to college admissions and finance.

When it comes to financing your college education, there are a lot of options. We are going to tell you about them and give you the information you need to make the best choice for your family. Landing on a college campus can be a daunting experience. We have some suggestions about the staff members every college student should get to know. Finally, we will walk you through what you need to know about the Apply Texas application.

When it comes to financing your college education, there are a lot of options. We are going to tell you about them and give you the information you need to make the best choice for your family. Landing on a college campus can be a daunting experience. We have some suggestions about the staff members every college student should get to know. Finally, we will walk you through what you need to know about the Apply Texas application.

If you or your student are interested in a career in the arts, you might be concerned about your ability to earn a living in such a difficult field. We'll talk about suggestions for students facing long odds in the creative field that will hopefully allow them to pursue their dreams while putting food on the table. We'll also be answering your college finance and admissions questions.

If you or your student are interested in a career in the arts, you might be concerned about your ability to earn a living in such a difficult field. We'll talk about suggestions for students facing long odds in the creative field that will hopefully allow them to pursue their dreams while putting food on the table. We'll also be answering your college finance and admissions questions.

You applied early in the hopes that you'd have some decisions before the end of the year, and you got…deferred. What now? We'll tell you all about how to best handle this non-decision. We're also answering your questions in a two-segment Q&A featuring your burning concerns.

You applied early in the hopes that you'd have some decisions before the end of the year, and you got…deferred. What now? We'll tell you all about how to best handle this non-decision. We're also answering your questions in a two-segment Q&A featuring your burning concerns.

As admissions professionals, we've seen students make lots of mistakes when it comes to college applications. We've selected our top 5 and are sharing them with you this week. In Office Hours, we're answering your college finance and admissions questions.

As admissions professionals, we've seen students make lots of mistakes when it comes to college applications. We've selected our top 5 and are sharing them with you this week. In Office Hours, we're answering your college finance and admissions questions.

Our podcast focuses on getting in to college, but what happens when it's finally time to send your students off to school? A current college parent shares her thoughts on how to let go with grace. We're also answering your college finance and admissions questions in our Office Hours Q&A segment.