Podcasts about how to pay for college

C4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We also write children's books, host this podcast, and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out PIZZADAYS.ORG to support our important work. Season 4 Episode #4 Ann Garcia is coming from Portland, OR (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Ann via her website howtopayforcollege.comAbout our guest: Ann Garcia, aka The College Financial Lady, has helped thousands of families save millions of dollars on college. A fee-only Certified Financial Planner and managing partner of Independent Progressive Advisors, Ann specializes in helping families balance the desire to support their children's dreams with the reality of funding their own lives. Early in Ann's career as a financial advisor, she heard the same two questions again and again from her clients. One group asked, “How can we possibly afford to save for college and retirement?” Another group asked, “How can I save for retirement when I'm paying so much on my student loans every month?” In working with families– including her own– to plan for college, Ann has learned that a good college plan is equal parts good parenting and good financial planning. Ann has been featured in the New York Times, US News & World Report, CNN Money and countless other media outlets. Ann, thanks for sharing your financial wisdom with the world, and for guiding people on an important and often overwhelming journey…paying for college.  Ann, welcome to the show!TOTD – “Anything that's human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable.   When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.   The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.”                                                                   Fred Rogers                                                                                                                          Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose! In this episode:What was life like growing up?What are your life's essential ingredients?Guiding families with one of their biggest life decisions…when is the right time to start having the conversations…Inflation and tuition increases…difference between net price and 529 plan and your child does not go to college – now what?What do parents need to know about it…Blog is incredible: FAFSA, thinking of transferring,  saving tips, student loans, application process, financial aid, 529 plans, work study jobs, Congrats on becoming an author, HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE… highlights…Online course… tell the listeners about the benefits of that course…Balance of saving for college and saving for retirement?Legacy   

Ann Garcia, aka The College Financial Lady, is a certified financial planner and author of the book How To Pay For College. She is also a mother of 2. This is a really great conversation for anyone wondering whether or not they should already be saving for the child's college. Is it worth going to college? Why does college cost so much?? We cover all this and more. TOPICS COVERED - Is it still important to go to college? - Does it matter where you go to college? - Why does college cost so much? - Student loan debt crisis - Practical steps to take to start saving for your child's college   - Should you make your kids save money? - Advice for writing a book - Advice for work/life balance   - Advice for self care - Best advice you've ever received  - Advice to former self - Advice for father of 8 month old daughter EPISODE LINKS: Book: How to Pay for College on Amazon  Website: howtopayforcollege.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collegefinanciallady LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-garcia-cfp/ Twitter: @anngarciacfp SHOW LINKS: contact: ⁠⁠successfulworkingparents@gmail.com⁠⁠ Linktree:⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents⁠⁠  Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd

Do you know that many large public universities have Honors Colleges for their strongest students? Host Ian Fisher interviews Tim Matthews, Senior Assistant Director of the Honors College at the University of Buffalo. Ian will be continuing the State University of New York (SUNY), theme in his discussion with Ryan Creps, a former Bright Horizons College Coach colleague and doctoral student at Boston College's Lynch School of Education and Human Development. Finally, Zachery Gries, Bright Horizons College Coach finance expert, will suggested some last minute options to pay for college this fall.

Do you know that many large public universities have Honors Colleges for their strongest students? Host Ian Fisher interviews Tim Matthews, Senior Assistant Director of the Honors College at the University of Buffalo. Ian will be continuing the State University of New York (SUNY), theme in his discussion with Ryan Creps, a former Bright Horizons College Coach colleague and doctoral student at Boston College's Lynch School of Education and Human Development. Finally, Zachery Gries, Bright Horizons College Coach finance expert, will suggested some last minute options to pay for college this fall.

Tune in to hear:- Is this an era of particularly anti-college sentiments?- How can we incentivize the shift to better align societal needs with colleges?- How should you think about and weigh the personal passion angle vs. the job security angle when counseling families on potential college paths?- On average, how does being college educated affect one's life in a broader sense (e.g. divorce rates, personal health)?- Are there any clear downsides to college education? If so, what are some groups of people that might not benefit as much from college?- How important is prestige in general? Does it matter as much as we think and how important is it at the graduate vs. undergraduate level?- How does Ann think about Biden's student loan forgiveness program?- What is causing the cost of college education to rise so dramatically?- What are some tips for families trying to find the best scholarships?- How can students become more aware of some of the niche scholarships that may be a bit under the radar?- What can advisors do to add more value in regards to college planning?Compliance Code: 1713-OAS-9/19/2022https://howtopayforcollege.com/ 

In this episode of Your Life Simplified, Valerie Escobar, senior wealth advisor, and Mike MacKelvie, wealth advisor, discuss the complexity of college funding and strategies to tackle to rising cost of college. Mike and Valerie weed through the complexity of paying for college talk about effective ways to pay for college including 529 plans, Roth IRAs, brokerage accounts, and things to consider before applying to a school.

New Ep is up! This one has the potential to deliver the highest potential return on either 60 minutes or $20 to any parent thinking about helping a child with college. No joke. Think about it. The three biggest investments you could make in your life are for your retirement, for a home, and if you have children and decide to help them, their college education. The top line cost of 4 years of private college is over $300k. That's just the first kid. But it doesn't have to cost you that much. So, if you know of anyone that's expecting a child or has a child that is looking at college but hasn't taken off yet, please forward them the link to this podcast. Author Ann Garcia is both a Certified Financial Planner and the parent of twins that have gone through the college application and financial aid application process. She brings the full weight of her professional and personal experience to bear on the topic of How To Pay For College: A Complete Financial Plan for Funding your Child's Education. Again, if you know anyone from -9 months to +18-years old please share this podcast episode with them. Then buy the book here. Check out Ann's How To Pay For College website here, and the website for her registered investment advisory here. Follow Ann on Twitter. And, follow Ann on Linkedin. The Kick the Dogma podcast can be found on the KTDpod.com website, as well as Spotify, Amazon, Apple, and Google.

Thank you for joining me and my guest Ann Garcia, CFP & the author of HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE and a Fee-only financial advisor, as we discuss all the various opportunities that you will want to know about when sending your child to college or for a technical school. We will discuss: Financial Aid Opportunities FAFSA Schools you know about and schools you haven't thought of. Opportunities are out there and there are a lot you don't even know exist. Reach out to Ann at: howtopayforcollege.com and on FB ++++++++++ Thank You for listening! Here are some great ways we can connect! 1. Need more help? Let's grab some coffee or tea and talk. Go to TalkWithCelia.com and choose the time that works for you. 2. Looking for a manual for parenting your child (now in English & Spanish)? It's finally here and you can grab your copy of my latest parenting & children's books today! 3. Become a Member of my TRANQUILITY TRIBE and STOP YELLING Once & For All. 4. Read my latest article to find out how to stop yelling...https://elejrnl.com?p=2665922 5. Looking to be part of a fun free and informative FB community (without all the bitching)?... join us in Pumped Up Parenting 6. Love YouTube? Do you know there are lots of parenting videos, story time videos for you and your kids, as well as some great family workout videos? All on Pumped Up Parenting with Celia Kibler 7. Follow me on Instagram! 8. Join me on my newest platform PEANUT: Connecting women across fertility & motherhood 9. Join us on THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CALM, April 5th, 2023 Take the Pledge, Share the Day, Take one of our Calm Classes and feel great! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pumped-up-parenting/support

Are you already thinking about how to pay for college? Perhaps you have a high schooler but maybe you even have a baby and are already thinking about the future.Shellee Howard, CEO of College Ready, joins the podcast today to share all about how to pay for college without losing your mind or your money. Shellee is a mom of four, best-selling author, and founder and CEO of College Ready. Today she shares some big secrets to not only getting into the best schools and universities but how to pay for college without going into massive debt. I know that this episode is going to resonate with you whether you are close to sending kids to school or far off because the strategies she talks about are gold if you start early.For the show notes and all the links mentioned in today's episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/27.Stay connected!www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

College admissions coach Nancy Steenson is an expert at helping students and parents navigate this often daunting process. In this episode of the Portfolio Intelligence podcast, she discusses underutilized strategies that students can use and how to find universities that try to lure good students with tuition discounts and scholarships. Steenson also lists helpful tips for the college application process, including how to write effective essays, what to look for in a college, how to prep for standardized tests, and how the pandemic has affected the admissions process.

About the Episode:  In this episode, we’re going to provide some pointers on selecting the right college for your child or grandchild. Choosing the right next step is a financial decision, and we want to help.  In our Current Money Events segment, we’re talking about the dash to the end of the year. Our success story comes from a listener who just paid off $263,000 of debt!  Resources: BOOK: 20/20 MONEY: Gaining Clarity for Your Financial Future College Selection Spreadsheet IWBNIN Ladder BOOK: What Everyone Should Know Before They Enter the Real World Debt Freedom Date Calculator Stats Provider - College Tuition NEW College Calculator 529 Plans  Related Monday Money Tip Podcast Episodes: Episode 11: Should I Pay For My Child's College? Episode 44: How To Pay For College  Episode 57: Saving For College Email info@iwbnin.com to ask questions or share success stories.

In this episode, the dreaded questions of 'paying for college' arises. But have no fear. Today's interview with Robert Farrington, America's Millennial Money Expert and America's student loan's expert, will shed light on this topic.Robert is also the founder of the College Investor, aimed at helping millennials get out of debt and start building real wealth in their future. Learn all about how to pay for college and the best order of operations!p.s. This episode is recommended not only for the teens but also for their parents!!The College Investor: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/whyfimatters)

Choosing a college can be overwhelming. Listen as Laura Dunn, Mississippi State's Director of Student Success shares advice to prepare students for college. She will discuss factors to consider when choosing a college and the importance of fostering relationships and “real” connections with others. Whether you are considering going to college, have a child that is interested in going to college, or need help choosing a college, this podcast is for you!

President Johnson, Kirsten Weber and Amanda Smyser return in Part 2 of our Financial Aid and Literacy series to discuss scholarships, student employment and more.

With more than 50% of Green River students receiving financial aid, Green River College President Dr. Suzanne Johnson discusses the importance of financial literacy Kirsten Weber and Amanda Smyser in Part 1 of this series.

Green River College President Suzanne Johnson speaks with Workforce Education Director Cathy Alston about the everyday challenges facing college students, and the resources available to help them along their educational journey.

We're talking with special guest Kim Moldofsky about how to pay for college - without going broke! If you have kids, college costs will probably be looming at some point. But how do you pay for it without going broke? We’re talking with special guest Kim Moldofsky about different ways to pay for college, and other options that can help ease the financial pain.

In this episode I have a special guest with me, Bill Rabbitt, who is co-founder of College Funding Services (www.ineedfinancialaid.com) . College Funding Services works with families through the financial aid process from start to finish. They are experts in the financial aid space and give tremendous guidance on how to navigate that process as you'll hear by listening to Bill in this podcast. Try College Funding Services online course, "How To Pay For College" or try the 4-day FREE course, "Understanding Financial Aid" click here: https://www.howtopayforcollege101.com/?ref=d56c62

Many students come to us looking for a “rah rah” environment in their college—or convinced that a sports culture will negatively impact their college experience. We'll be discussing the impact of sports on campus culture, including how to determine if a school has it. In other segments, it's time for this year's group of seniors to make some final decisions about the college they will attend next year. For many (most?), one major factor in this process will be cost. In this week's Office Hours, we're looking at how to include finances in your decision making process. Your future self will thank you! Finally, we'll recommend some resources for researching answers to your college admissions questions.

Many students come to us looking for a “rah rah” environment in their college—or convinced that a sports culture will negatively impact their college experience. We'll be discussing the impact of sports on campus culture, including how to determine if a school has it. In other segments, it's time for this year's group of seniors to make some final decisions about the college they will attend next year. For many (most?), one major factor in this process will be cost. In this week's Office Hours, we're looking at how to include finances in your decision making process. Your future self will thank you! Finally, we'll recommend some resources for researching answers to your college admissions questions.

Thousands of students hope to study in the University of California system but either don't have the money for four years of study or don't have the grades and test scores to get in right out of college. The UC system actually has a specific pathway to the UC via community college, which can offer a solution to both the cost and selectivity issues. We'll tell you all about it. We'll also look into opportunities to pay for college expenses out of pocket and answer your questions on admissions-related issues.

Thousands of students hope to study in the University of California system but either don't have the money for four years of study or don't have the grades and test scores to get in right out of college. The UC system actually has a specific pathway to the UC via community college, which can offer a solution to both the cost and selectivity issues. We'll tell you all about it. We'll also look into opportunities to pay for college expenses out of pocket and answer your questions on admissions-related issues.