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Host Jonathan Hughes talks with MEFA's high school intern from Cristo Rey Boston High School, Fatima Koumbassa, as well as her school supervisor, Jessina Baker. First Fatima shares her college admissions and financial aid journey, what she is interested in studying in college, and her duties and experience as a MEFA intern. Then Jonathan talks with Jessina about the internship program at Cristo Rey Boston High School and how Baker's life experiences led her to this job.
This week, join Justin McNamara, CFP® and his guest Julie Shields Rutyna of MEFA for a discussion about college financial aid. Justin McNamara, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner with passion for investment strategy and selection. He works with small businesses and owners, parents of college-bound kids, job changers, pre- and post-retirees. McNamara Financial is an independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years. COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY. http://mcnamarafinancial.com/
Rafał Brzoska zapowiedział 400 propozycji zmiany przepisów do czerwca. Unimot powołał międzynarodową radę doradców strategicznych. Beko sprzedało łódzką fabrykę komponentów plastikowych Verpol firmie Mefa. KAS w 2023 r. przeprowadzono prawie 60 tys. zakupów kontrolowanych, które zakończyły się 14 tys. mandatów na ponad 20,4 mln zł.Zasubskrybuj prasówkę na www.businessupdate.pl.Podcast powstał przy pomocy ElevenLabs.
Your College Bound Kid | Scholarships, Admission, & Financial Aid Strategies
In this episode you will hear: (07:22) In The News Lisa and Mark share and discuss a powerful letter from a mom about how she almost fell into the “College Admission Trap” (28:22) Question from a listener: Mark and Hillary discuss the importance of a college being able to predict who will come (43:44) Interview: Frequently Asked Questions about 529 Plans, Julie Shields-Rutyna and Jonathan Hughes from MEFA, Part 4 of 4 Preview of Part 4 · Julie talks about the research that Dr. William Elliot from the University of Michigan has done on the psychological benefits of 529 Plans for students and parents, even if the contribution is really · Jonathan discusses whether a 529 Plan can be used for Job training · Julie talks about the 529-A aka the 529-Able and how that is different from the traditional 529 plans · Julie mentions a range of qualified expenses that very few people know that the 529-A can be used for · I ask Julie whether this is very subjective or are the disabilities clearly defined · Jonathan talks about whether you can transfer money from a 529 Plan to the 529-Able plan · Jonathan talks about whether a student can use their 529 for International universities and he tells you how you can know if a specific International school is eligible for 529 usage · Jonathan talks about the growth of Child Savings Accounts in different states and he tells us what a Child Savings Account Is · Jonathan tells us what Oklahoma, Massachusetts and Maine are doing with CSA's · Jonathan and Julie talk about how you can reach them if you have additional 529 questions (56:32) Recommended Resource-CLEP and Modern States Speakpipe.com/YCBK is our method if you want to ask a question and we will be prioritizing all questions sent in via Speakpipe. Unfortunately, we will NOT answer questions on the podcast anymore that are emailed in. If you want us to answer a question on the podcast, please use speakpipe.com/YCBK. We feel hearing from our listeners in their own voices adds to the community feel of our podcast. You can also use this for many other purposes: 1) Send us constructive criticism about how we can improve our podcast 2) Share an encouraging word about something you like about an episode or the podcast in general 3) Share a topic or an article you would like us to address 4) Share a speaker you want us to interview 5) Leave positive feedback for one of our interviewees. We will send your verbal feedback directly to them and I can almost assure you, your positive feedback will make their day. To sign up to receive Your College-Bound Kid PLUS, our new monthly admissions newsletter, delivered directly to your email once a month, just go to yourcollegeboundkid.com, and you will see the sign-up popup. We will include many of the hot topics being discussed on college campuses. Check out our new blog. We write timely and insightful articles on college admissions: Follow Mark Stucker on Twitter to get breaking college admission news, and updates about the podcast before they go live. You can ask questions on Twitter that he will answer on the podcast. Mark will also share additional hot topics in the news and breaking news on this Twitter feed. Twitter message is also the preferred way to ask questions for our podcast: https://twitter.com/YCBKpodcast 1. To access our transcripts, click: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/transcripts/ 2. Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search and click the link 3. Find the magnifying glass icon in blue (search feature) and click it 4. Enter whatever word you want to search. I.e. Loans 5. Every word in that episode when the words loans are used, will be highlighted in yellow with a timestamps 6. Click the word highlighted in yellow and the player will play the episode from that starting point 7. You can also download the entire podcast as a transcript We would be honored if you will pass this podcast episode on to others who you feel will benefit from the content in YCBK. Please subscribe to our podcast. It really helps us move up in Apple's search feature so others can find our podcast. If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful! If you want to help more people find Your College-Bound Kid, please make sure you follow our podcast. You will also get instant notifications as soon as each episode goes live. Check out the college admissions books Mark recommends: Check out the college websites Mark recommends: If you want to have some input about what you like and what you recommend, we change about our podcast, please complete our Podcast survey; here is the link: If you want a college consultation with Mark or Lisa or Lynda, just text Mark at 404-664-4340 or email Lisa at or Lynda at Lynda@schoolmatch4u.com. All we ask is that you review their services and pricing on their website before the complimentary session; here is link to their services with transparent pricing: https://schoolmatch4u.com/services/compare-packages/
Your College Bound Kid | Scholarships, Admission, & Financial Aid Strategies
In this episode you will hear: (01:56) In The News A mom asks a very important question, Should you ever skip optional questions. Hillary and Mark start out discussing this question but they bounce around and cover a lot of topics including, about 15 minutes discussing “why it is so important for a college to know which students are coming (28:44) Interview: Frequently Asked Questions about 529 Plans, Julie Shields-Rutyna and Jonathan Hughes from MEFA, Part 3 of 4 Preview of Part 3 · S Julie answers the question, what happens if a family saves money and then the student decides that they do not want to go to college, what options does the owner of the 529 plan have? · Jonathan and Julie answer the question, Is it true that parents should first take care of their own retirement before they fund a 529 plan? · Jonathan tells us where our listeners can learn about their 529 plan options. · Jonathan talks about the difference between direct sold vs advisor sold 529 plans · Julie tells us how 529 Plans are handled from a financial aid standpoint, and she talks about how this differs from a Coverdale or UTMA and UGMA. · Julie also talks about the recent changes in how grandparent-owned 529 plans are assessed · Jonathan talks about how you can roll over an UTMA or UGMA to a 529 Plan · Julie talks about the rate that the 529 plan is assessed in the asset calculation compared to other savings options · Jonathan tells us when a family should start investing in a 529 Plan · Julie talks about some of the differences between the 529 Plans and the UTMA, UGMA and Coverdale plans · Jonathan tells us whether a parent should still contribute to a 529 when their child is in college · Julie and Jonathan talk about whether there is an income cap that restricts high income families from contributing to a 529 Plan (47:10) Question from a listener: Lisa and Lynda answer a question from an anonymous listener, “after you hit submit, what else do you need to do”. Lisa and Lynda.” Speakpipe.com/YCBK is our method if you want to ask a question and we will be prioritizing all questions sent in via Speakpipe. Unfortunately, we will NOT answer questions on the podcast anymore that are emailed in. If you want us to answer a question on the podcast, please use speakpipe.com/YCBK. We feel hearing from our listeners in their own voices adds to the community feel of our podcast. You can also use this for many other purposes: 1) Send us constructive criticism about how we can improve our podcast 2) Share an encouraging word about something you like about an episode or the podcast in general 3) Share a topic or an article you would like us to address 4) Share a speaker you want us to interview 5) Leave positive feedback for one of our interviewees. We will send your verbal feedback directly to them and I can almost assure you, your positive feedback will make their day. To sign up to receive Your College-Bound Kid PLUS, our new monthly admissions newsletter, delivered directly to your email once a month, just go to yourcollegeboundkid.com, and you will see the sign-up popup. We will include many of the hot topics being discussed on college campuses. Check out our new blog. We write timely and insightful articles on college admissions: Follow Mark Stucker on Twitter to get breaking college admission news, and updates about the podcast before they go live. You can ask questions on Twitter that he will answer on the podcast. Mark will also share additional hot topics in the news and breaking news on this Twitter feed. Twitter message is also the preferred way to ask questions for our podcast: https://twitter.com/YCBKpodcast 1. To access our transcripts, click: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/transcripts/ 2. Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search and click the link 3. Find the magnifying glass icon in blue (search feature) and click it 4. Enter whatever word you want to search. I.e. Loans 5. Every word in that episode when the words loans are used, will be highlighted in yellow with a timestamps 6. Click the word highlighted in yellow and the player will play the episode from that starting point 7. You can also download the entire podcast as a transcript We would be honored if you will pass this podcast episode on to others who you feel will benefit from the content in YCBK. Please subscribe to our podcast. It really helps us move up in Apple's search feature so others can find our podcast. If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful! If you want to help more people find Your College-Bound Kid, please make sure you follow our podcast. You will also get instant notifications as soon as each episode goes live. Check out the college admissions books Mark recommends: Check out the college websites Mark recommends: If you want to have some input about what you like and what you recommend, we change about our podcast, please complete our Podcast survey; here is the link: If you want a college consultation with Mark or Lisa or Lynda, just text Mark at 404-664-4340 or email Lisa at or Lynda at Lynda@schoolmatch4u.com. All we ask is that you review their services and pricing on their website before the complimentary session; here is link to their services with transparent pricing: https://schoolmatch4u.com/services/compare-packages/
Your College Bound Kid | Scholarships, Admission, & Financial Aid Strategies
In this episode you will hear: (01:56) Question from a listener: A mom asks a very important question, How can I know if a college is genuinely caring about all kids but especially about an unorganized student? Lisa Rouff and Lynda Doepker answer this question. (42:48) Interview: Frequently Asked Questions about 529 Plans, Julie Shields-Rutyna and Jonathan Hughes from MEFA, Part 2 of 4 Preview of Part 2 · Jonathan talks about how you can use gift cards, a gifting page an email link to set up payments · Julie talks about the tax benefits to a 529 plan · Julie talks about the state tax deductions and tax credits · Jonathan talks about how the new secure ACT 2.0 act makes 529's even better now, and he gives the history of how the 529 has gotten better every year by helping with K-12 tuition and even apprenticeships · Julie tells us what qualified expenses are · Julie talks about the things that a 529 does not cover · Julie talks about what happens if someone doesn't have a Social security number · Julie talks about whether someone can be the owner if they are not a relative · Jonathan talks about what the process is of getting the 529 money to the college · Julie answers the question, can a 529 be used for personal and miscellaneous expenses · Julie talks about what safeguards are in place to protect fraud (01:03:00) Second Question from a listener Susan joins Mark to answer a Speakpipe question, “Is it ever a bad idea to submit a test score that is too high” Speakpipe.com/YCBK is our method if you want to ask a question and we will be prioritizing all questions sent in via Speakpipe. Unfortunately, we will NOT answer questions on the podcast anymore that are emailed in. If you want us to answer a question on the podcast, please use speakpipe.com/YCBK. We feel hearing from our listeners in their own voices adds to the community feel of our podcast. You can also use this for many other purposes: 1) Send us constructive criticism about how we can improve our podcast 2) Share an encouraging word about something you like about an episode or the podcast in general 3) Share a topic or an article you would like us to address 4) Share a speaker you want us to interview 5) Leave positive feedback for one of our interviewees. We will send your verbal feedback directly to them and I can almost assure you, your positive feedback will make their day. To sign up to receive Your College-Bound Kid PLUS, our new monthly admissions newsletter, delivered directly to your email once a month, just go to yourcollegeboundkid.com, and you will see the sign-up popup. We will include many of the hot topics being discussed on college campuses. Check out our new blog. We write timely and insightful articles on college admissions: Follow Mark Stucker on Twitter to get breaking college admission news, and updates about the podcast before they go live. You can ask questions on Twitter that he will answer on the podcast. Mark will also share additional hot topics in the news and breaking news on this Twitter feed. Twitter message is also the preferred way to ask questions for our podcast: https://twitter.com/YCBKpodcast 1. To access our transcripts, click: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/transcripts/ 2. Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search and click the link 3. Find the magnifying glass icon in blue (search feature) and click it 4. Enter whatever word you want to search. I.e. Loans 5. Every word in that episode when the words loans are used, will be highlighted in yellow with a timestamps 6. Click the word highlighted in yellow and the player will play the episode from that starting point 7. You can also download the entire podcast as a transcript We would be honored if you will pass this podcast episode on to others who you feel will benefit from the content in YCBK. Please subscribe to our podcast. It really helps us move up in Apple's search feature so others can find our podcast. If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful! If you want to help more people find Your College-Bound Kid, please make sure you follow our podcast. You will also get instant notifications as soon as each episode goes live. Check out the college admissions books Mark recommends: Check out the college websites Mark recommends: If you want to have some input about what you like and what you recommend, we change about our podcast, please complete our Podcast survey; here is the link: If you want a college consultation with Mark or Lisa or Lynda, just text Mark at 404-664-4340 or email Lisa at or Lynda at Lynda@schoolmatch4u.com. All we ask is that you review their services and pricing on their website before the complimentary session; here is link to their services with transparent pricing: https://schoolmatch4u.com/services/compare-packages/
Your College Bound Kid | Scholarships, Admission, & Financial Aid Strategies
In this episode you will hear: (03:21) In The News Hilliary shares some observations from things that stood out while reading applications this year (20:02) Question from a listener: A mom asks a very important question, How can I know if a college is genuinely caring about all kids but especially about an unorganized student? Lisa Rouff and Lynda Doepker answer this question. (37:11) Interview: Frequently Asked Questions about 529 Plans, Julie Shields-Rutyna and Jonathan Hughes from MEFA, Part 1 of 4 Preview of Part 1 · Friends, even if you have had a 529 plan for a decade, I am convinced you are going to learn some things that you didn't know about 529 Plans in my interview with Jonathan Hughes and Julie Shields-Rutyna · Jonathan and Julie share their backstory · Jonathan tells us who MEFA is · Jonathan tells us what a 529 Plan is · Julie tells us who the beneficiary and successors are and whether it is easy to transfer beneficiaries · Jonathan tells us how to open a 529 account, including what you will need, and he tells us about how long it takes to open an account · Julie tells us how you can contribute to a 529 · Julie tells us what your investment options and the resources that are available to help you with your investment options · Julie talks about whether others beside the owner can contribute. (56:22) Second Question from a listener Hilliary Dickman joins Mark to answer a question about how colleges use the Future Plans” Speakpipe.com/YCBK is our method if you want to ask a question and we will be prioritizing all questions sent in via Speakpipe. Unfortunately, we will NOT answer questions on the podcast anymore that are emailed in. If you want us to answer a question on the podcast, please use speakpipe.com/YCBK. We feel hearing from our listeners in their own voices adds to the community feel of our podcast. You can also use this for many other purposes: 1) Send us constructive criticism about how we can improve our podcast 2) Share an encouraging word about something you like about an episode or the podcast in general 3) Share a topic or an article you would like us to address 4) Share a speaker you want us to interview 5) Leave positive feedback for one of our interviewees. We will send your verbal feedback directly to them and I can almost assure you, your positive feedback will make their day. To sign up to receive Your College-Bound Kid PLUS, our new monthly admissions newsletter, delivered directly to your email once a month, just go to yourcollegeboundkid.com, and you will see the sign-up popup. We will include many of the hot topics being discussed on college campuses. Check out our new blog. We write timely and insightful articles on college admissions: Follow Mark Stucker on Twitter to get breaking college admission news, and updates about the podcast before they go live. You can ask questions on Twitter that he will answer on the podcast. Mark will also share additional hot topics in the news and breaking news on this Twitter feed. Twitter message is also the preferred way to ask questions for our podcast: https://twitter.com/YCBKpodcast 1. To access our transcripts, click: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/transcripts/ 2. Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search and click the link 3. Find the magnifying glass icon in blue (search feature) and click it 4. Enter whatever word you want to search. I.e. Loans 5. Every word in that episode when the words loans are used, will be highlighted in yellow with a timestamps 6. Click the word highlighted in yellow and the player will play the episode from that starting point 7. You can also download the entire podcast as a transcript We would be honored if you will pass this podcast episode on to others who you feel will benefit from the content in YCBK. Please subscribe to our podcast. It really helps us move up in Apple's search feature so others can find our podcast. If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful! If you want to help more people find Your College-Bound Kid, please make sure you follow our podcast. You will also get instant notifications as soon as each episode goes live. Check out the college admissions books Mark recommends: Check out the college websites Mark recommends: If you want to have some input about what you like and what you recommend, we change about our podcast, please complete our Podcast survey; here is the link: If you want a college consultation with Mark or Lisa or Lynda, just text Mark at 404-664-4340 or email Lisa at or Lynda at Lynda@schoolmatch4u.com. All we ask is that you review their services and pricing on their website before the complimentary session; here is link to their services with transparent pricing: https://schoolmatch4u.com/services/compare-packages/
Host Jonathan Hughes and co-host Julie Shields-Rutyna talk with MEFA's Director of College Relations and FAFSA expert, Shawn Morrissey. Shawn answers 21 questions that MEFA has heard from families about completing the FAFSA.
It's the 100th episode of the MEFA Podcast! Host Jonathan Hughes sits down with MEFA's Executive Director Tom Graf who discusses the podcast, MEFA's accomplishments, and where MEFA is headed. Jonathan is then joined by co-host Julie Shields-Rutyna to discuss the previous 99 episodes of the MEFA Podcast and how MEFA helps listeners plan, save, and pay for college and reach financial goals. You'll hear clips from past conversations with some of the podcast's favorite guests, and learn about some of MEFA's key programs, guidance, and insights.
Host Jonathan Hughes first talks with co-host Julie Shields-Rutyna about the FSA ID. They then answer a question from the MEFA Mailbag. Finally, they speak with MEFA's Director of College Relations, Shawn Morrissey, on the 2025-26 FAFSA.
Host Jonathan Hughes has a conversation with Team Leader of the 529 Directing Group at Fidelity Investments, Anthony Durkan, about MEFA's partnership with Fidelity Investments and the results of the recent College Savings Indicator (CSI) study, including the ways that families are saving for college and parents' behaviors, attitudes, and expectations around saving for college.
Host Jonathan Hughes talks with MEFA's Director of ABLE Outreach, Adam Hartwell, about ABLE accounts, tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities.
A specialist in acquisitions, expansion, and business transformation, you wouldn't be surprised if on Naren's Linked In skills, he listed alchemy or turning water into wine. He's a skilled strategist with a hugely impressive CV of delivering growth, including creating one of the largest and most successful businesses in the outdoor space. As Chair of the Board of Trustees of NABS and CEO and founder of MEFA, Media for All, he also has the right thing coursing through his veins. Presented by Adam Hopkinson. https://www.pashn.media/https://radioworks.co.uk/https://www.maplestreetcreative.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Host Jonathan Hughes talks with Stephanie Wells, MEFA's Director of College Relations, about MEFA Loans, including how to apply, the different loans terms, and how families can determine the best option.
Host Jonathan Hughes talks with MEFA's own Julie Shields-Rutyna to answer a MEFA Mailbag question, and MEFA's Lauren Danz joins to share details of upcoming scholarships.
Host Jonathan Hughes talks with MEFA's own Julie Shields-Rutyna about how there's still time to apply to college for this upcoming fall semester.
Panamá, 20 de mayo de 2024.El presidente ejecutivo de la Asociación Bancaria de Panamá, Carlos Berguido, informó que las tasas de interés de las tarjetas de créditos se mantendrán estables, tomando en cuenta que la tasa de interés de referencia de Estados Unidos han dejado de subir y actualmente están en una meseta."Aquí todavía no se acaban de sentir el impacto, pero yo pensaría que las tasas de las tarjetas de crédito se van a mantener relativamente estables y no es como se han mantenido ya. Ellas son naturalmente mucho más altas que las demás. Hay cosas muy importantes y sensitivas", explicó.Asimismo indicó que se tiene un alza en los préstamos, pero aclaró que los banqueros no actúan en el vacío. Es decir, si en Estados Unidos se anuncia una alza, como ha habido a lo largo de estos dos años para acá es importante entender que lo que dicta la tasa, la Reserva Federal, no es una tasa obligatoria, sino que es una tasa guía, es una tasa de referencia, que sobre todo impacta a los saldos que deben mantener los bancos que son miembros de la Reserva Federal en depósito, para garantizar cierto nivel de liquidez.No obstante, el efecto no es inmediato en Panamá, es un efecto que se va sintiendo a medida que de la Reserva pasa a los bancos más grandes, de los bancos más grandes pasa a los bancos más chiquitos y por supuesto que Panamá como un sistema dolarizado.Impacto internacional de designación de Chapman en el MEFA juicio de Carlos Berguido apenas se supo de la designación de Felipe Chapman, inmediatamente los mercados comenzaron a reaccionar positivamente elevando el valor de la deuda panameña. Es decir, los mercados dicen que con la designación de Felipe Chapman se considera que el nivel de riesgo del Estado panameño como deudor ha disminuido un poco. "Ha sido bien recibida. Es una señal. Siempre hemos dicho que para no perder la calificación del grado de inversión, lo primero que hay que hacer es recuperar la confianza de los mercados que le prestan a Panamá y eso se inicia con las señales que se envían.
Host Jonathan Hughes talks with MEFA's intern, Jariel Ruiz, a senior at Cristo Rey High School in Boston.
Host Jonathan Hughes talks with MEFA's intern, Jariel Ruiz, a senior at Cristo Rey High School in Boston.
Host Jonathan Hughes talks with MEFA's Director of College Relations, Shawn Morrissey, about the new FAFSA, including updates and changes to the FAFSA, what students and families need to know about their FAFSA statuses, and what families can do now and in the coming months.
This week join Justin McNamara and his guest Julie Shields-Rutyna of MEFA for a discussion on College Decisions and Financial Aid. Justin McNamara, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner with passion for investment strategy and selection. Works with small businesses and owners, parents of college-bound kids, job changers, pre- and post-retirees. Julie Shields-Rutyna is the Director of College Planning, Education, and Training at MEFA. Julie joined MEFA in 2007 and in her role provides expertise related to planning, saving, and paying for college to families, colleges, and other organizations. Prior to joining MEFA, Julie worked for the College Board, Nellie Mae, and American Express, and was the Director of Financial Aid at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Julie has been involved with MASFAA in a variety of positions and committees since 1993. She holds degrees from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge. To schedule a visit with the team at McNamara Financial, be sure to visit: https://mcnamarafinancial.com/contact McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years. COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY. http://mcnamarafinancial.com/
Host Jonathan Hughes and co-host Julie Shields-Rutyna first answer a MEFA Mailbag question. Later they talk to MEFA's own Lauren Danz, who shares scholarship tips and highlights some scholarships with April deadlines.
Host Jonathan Hughes and co-host Julie Shields-Rutyna share highlights from MEFA's webinar that outlined six keys to finding a good college fit, which was presented by Dr. Timothy Poynton and Dr. Amanda Sterk.
Host Jonathan Hughes and co-host Julie Shields-Rutyna talk with Director of College Relations at MEFA, Shawn Morrissey, about the new FAFSA form and the challenges and delays families have been experiencing.
Host Jonathan Hughes first talks to co-host Julie Shields-Rutyna about an online panel she moderated in conjunction with MEFA's ongoing campaign The Time is Now. Then, they answer a question from the MEFA Mailbag, and finally, Jonathan talks with Adam Hartwell about Attainable, the ABLE Savings Plan.
Host Jonathan Hughes first talks to the Director of MEFA Pathway, Jennifer Bento-Pinyoun. Then, Jonathan and co-host Julie Shields-Rutyna discuss MEFA's The Time is Now campaign. Finally, Jonathan has a discussion with the new Director of GEAR UP in Worcester, Steve Winston.
Episode #48. Host Jonathan Hughes and co-host Julie Shields-Rutyna first discuss MEFA's prepaid tuition program, the U.Plan. Then, they go to the MEFA Mailbag and answer a question about letters of recommendation. Finally, Jonathan and Julie talk to Jill Desjean of NASFAA and Philip Levine of Wellesley College about FAFSA Simplification, including the adjustments to the form, the changes in terminology, and what families can expect when the FAFSA is available in December. Timestamp (0:00)
Your College Bound Kid | Scholarships, Admission, & Financial Aid Strategies
In this episode you will hear: ² We got such great feedback from last Monday's episode on the 75 hardest colleges to get into, so Mark decided to share the next 35 hardest colleges to get into. These 35 are comprised of the 25 hardest private colleges to get into and the 10 hardest public colleges to get admitted to. ² We conclude with the final part of the three-part interview with Jonathan Hughes and Julie Shields-Rutyna from MEFA about paying for college Our favorite way for you to leave a question or any message for us is to put speakpipe.com/YCBK in your browser and take up to 90 seconds to leave a message. We recommend you share your first name and your state, but you can also be anonymous. If you do not want to verbally leave a message for us by using speakpipe.com/YCBK you can send in your questions either on Twitter at @YCBKpodcast using the Messages tab or via email at . You can also send in questions for our interviews by using speakpipe.com/YCBK. Our interviews are confirmed for 2023 and 2024 with the following leaders at the following schools: Confirmed interviews not yet completed Bard-Mackie Siebens Rice University-Tamara Siler American University-Andrea Felder Pitzer College-Yvonne Berumen Chapman University-Marcela Meija-Martinez Connecticut College-Andy Strickler* Trinity College-Anthony Berry* College of the Atlantic-Heather Albert* Spelman College-Chelsea Holley* Scripps College-Victoria Romero* Saint Louis University-Daniel Wood-(Interview is about transfer admissions, Daniel is a transfer counselor) Colby College-Randi Arsenault* University of Georgia-David Graves* University of Minnesota-Keri Risic Cornell University-Jonathon Burdick Akil Bello of Akilbello.com Oberlin College-Manuel Carballo Carleton College-Art Rodriguez Swarthmore-Jim Bok Joy St. Johns-Harvard Duke-Christoph Guttentag Florida State-John Barnhill Southern Methodist University-Elena Hicks Johns Hopkins-Calvin Wise Cornell University-Shawn Felton Haverford College-Jess Lord UAspire-Brendan Williams Yale University-Moira Poe Bard College- Baylor University Butler University California Institute of Technology Colorado School of Mines Creighton University To sign up to receive Your College-Bound Kid PLUS, our free quarterly admissions deep-dive, delivered directly to your email four times a year, just go to yourcollegeboundkid.com, and you will see the sign up on the right side of the page under “the Listen to our podcast icons” Follow Mark Stucker on Twitter to get breaking college admission news, and updates about the podcast before they go live. You can ask questions on Twitter that he will answer on the podcast. Mark will also share additional hot topics in the news and breaking news on this Twitter feed. Twitter message is also the preferred way to ask questions for our podcast: https://twitter.com/YCBKpodcast 1. To access our transcripts, click: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/transcripts/ 2. Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search and click the link 3. Find the magnifying glass icon in blue (search feature) and click it 4. Enter whatever word you want to search. I.e. Loans 5. Every word in that episode when the words loans are used, will be highlighted in yellow with a timestamps 6. Click the word highlighted in yellow and the player will play the episode from that starting point 7. You can also download the entire podcast as a transcript We would be honored if you will pass this podcast episode on to others who you feel will benefit from the content in YCBK. Please subscribe to our podcast. It really helps us move up in Apple's search feature so others can find our podcast. Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to: questions@yourcollegeboundkid.com. If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful! If you want to help more people find Your College-Bound Kid, please make sure you follow our podcast. You will also get instant notifications as soon as each episode goes live. Check out the college admissions books Mark recommends: Check out the college websites Mark recommends: If you want to have some input about what you like and what you recommend we change about our podcast, please complete our Podcast survey; here is the link: If you want a college consultation with Mark or Lisa or Lynda, just text Mark at 404-664-4340 or email Lisa at or Lynda at lynda@schoolmatch4u.com. All they ask is that you review their services and pricing on their website before the complimentary session. Their counseling website is: https://schoolmatch4u.com/
Your College Bound Kid | Scholarships, Admission, & Financial Aid Strategies
In this episode you will hear: ² Mark shares the 75 colleges he has found are the hardest ones to get into for the last three years. Mark divides them into two groups: the 35 the public often knows are hard, and the final 40 schools often shock students and parents with their selectivity ² We start a brand-new three-part interview with Jonathan Hughes and Julie Shields-Rutyna from MEFA to talk about paying for college Our favorite way for you to leave a question or any message for us is to put speakpipe.com/YCBK in your browser and take up to 90 seconds to leave a message. We recommend you share your first name and your state, but you can also be anonymous. If you do not want to verbally leave a message for us by using speakpipe.com/YCBK you can send in your questions either on Twitter at @YCBKpodcast using the Messages tab or via email at . You can also send in questions for our interviews by using speakpipe.com/YCBK. Our interviews are confirmed for 2023 and 2024 with the following leaders at the following schools: Confirmed interviews not yet completed Bard-Mackie Siebens Rice University-Tamara Siler American University-Andrea Felder Pitzer College-Yvonne Berumen Chapman University-Marcela Meija-Martinez Connecticut College-Andy Strickler* Trinity College-Anthony Berry* College of the Atlantic-Heather Albert* Spelman College-Chelsea Holley* Scripps College-Victoria Romero* Saint Louis University-Daniel Wood-(Interview is about transfer admissions, Daniel is a transfer counselor) Colby College-Randi Arsenault* University of Georgia-David Graves* University of Minnesota-Keri Risic Cornell University-Jonathon Burdick Akil Bello of Akilbello.com Oberlin College-Manuel Carballo Carleton College-Art Rodriguez Swarthmore-Jim Bok Joy St. Johns-Harvard Duke-Christoph Guttentag Florida State-John Barnhill Southern Methodist University-Elena Hicks Johns Hopkins-Calvin Wise Cornell University-Shawn Felton Haverford College-Jess Lord UAspire-Brendan Williams Yale University-Moira Poe Bard College- Baylor University Butler University California Institute of Technology Colorado School of Mines Creighton University To sign up to receive Your College-Bound Kid PLUS, our free quarterly admissions deep-dive, delivered directly to your email four times a year, just go to yourcollegeboundkid.com, and you will see the sign up on the right side of the page under “the Listen to our podcast icons” Follow Mark Stucker on Twitter to get breaking college admission news, and updates about the podcast before they go live. You can ask questions on Twitter that he will answer on the podcast. Mark will also share additional hot topics in the news and breaking news on this Twitter feed. Twitter message is also the preferred way to ask questions for our podcast: https://twitter.com/YCBKpodcast 1. To access our transcripts, click: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/transcripts/ 2. Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search and click the link 3. Find the magnifying glass icon in blue (search feature) and click it 4. Enter whatever word you want to search. I.e. Loans 5. Every word in that episode when the words loans are used, will be highlighted in yellow with a timestamps 6. Click the word highlighted in yellow and the player will play the episode from that starting point 7. You can also download the entire podcast as a transcript We would be honored if you will pass this podcast episode on to others who you feel will benefit from the content in YCBK. Please subscribe to our podcast. It really helps us move up in Apple's search feature so others can find our podcast. Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to: questions@yourcollegeboundkid.com. If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful! If you want to help more people find Your College-Bound Kid, please make sure you follow our podcast. You will also get instant notifications as soon as each episode goes live. Check out the college admissions books Mark recommends: Check out the college websites Mark recommends: If you want to have some input about what you like and what you recommend we change about our podcast, please complete our Podcast survey; here is the link: If you want a college consultation with Mark or Lisa or Lynda, just text Mark at 404-664-4340 or email Lisa at or Lynda at lynda@schoolmatch4u.com. All they ask is that you review their services and pricing on their website before the complimentary session. Their counseling website is: https://schoolmatch4u.com/
Your College Bound Kid | Scholarships, Admission, & Financial Aid Strategies
In this episode you will hear: ² Mark shares some things he learned from the college application season about the selectivity of colleges. ² We start a brand new three-part interview with Jonathan Hughes and Julie Shields-Rutyna from MEFA to talk about paying for college Our favorite way for you to leave a question or any message for us is to put speakpipe.com/YCBK in your browser and take up to 90 seconds to leave a message. We recommend you share your first name and your state, but you can also be anonymous. If you do not want to verbally leave a message for us by using speakpipe.com/YCBK you can send in your questions either on Twitter at @YCBKpodcast using the Messages tab or via email at . You can also send in questions for our interviews by using speakpipe.com/YCBK. Our interviews are confirmed for 2023 and 2024 with the following leaders at the following schools: Confirmed interviews not yet completed Bard-Mackie Siebens Rice University-Tamara Siler American University-Andrea Felder Pitzer College-Yvonne Berumen Chapman University-Marcela Meija-Martinez Connecticut College-Andy Strickler* Trinity College-Anthony Berry* College of the Atlantic-Heather Albert* Spelman College-Chelsea Holley* Scripps College-Victoria Romero* Saint Louis University-Daniel Wood-(Interview is about transfer admissions, Daniel is a transfer counselor) Colby College-Randi Arsenault* University of Georgia-David Graves* University of Minnesota-Keri Risic Cornell University-Jonathon Burdick Akil Bello of Akilbello.com Oberlin College-Manuel Carballo Carleton College-Art Rodriguez Swarthmore-Jim Bok Joy St. Johns-Harvard Duke-Christoph Guttentag Florida State-John Barnhill Southern Methodist University-Elena Hicks Johns Hopkins-Calvin Wise Cornell University-Shawn Felton Haverford College-Jess Lord UAspire-Brendan Williams Yale University-Moira Poe Bard College- Baylor University Butler University California Institute of Technology Colorado School of Mines Creighton University To sign up to receive Your College-Bound Kid PLUS, our free quarterly admissions deep-dive, delivered directly to your email four times a year, just go to yourcollegeboundkid.com, and you will see the sign up on the right side of the page under “the Listen to our podcast icons” Follow Mark Stucker on Twitter to get breaking college admission news, and updates about the podcast before they go live. You can ask questions on Twitter that he will answer on the podcast. Mark will also share additional hot topics in the news and breaking news on this Twitter feed. Twitter message is also the preferred way to ask questions for our podcast: https://twitter.com/YCBKpodcast 1. To access our transcripts, click: https://yourcollegeboundkid.com/category/transcripts/ 2. Find the specific episode transcripts for the one you want to search and click the link 3. Find the magnifying glass icon in blue (search feature) and click it 4. Enter whatever word you want to search. I.e. Loans 5. Every word in that episode when the words loans are used, will be highlighted in yellow with a timestamps 6. Click the word highlighted in yellow and the player will play the episode from that starting point 7. You can also download the entire podcast as a transcript We would be honored if you will pass this podcast episode on to others who you feel will benefit from the content in YCBK. Please subscribe to our podcast. It really helps us move up in Apple's search feature so others can find our podcast. Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to: questions@yourcollegeboundkid.com. If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful! If you want to help more people find Your College-Bound Kid, please make sure you follow our podcast. You will also get instant notifications as soon as each episode goes live. Check out the college admissions books Mark recommends: Check out the college websites Mark recommends: If you want to have some input about what you like and what you recommend we change about our podcast, please complete our Podcast survey; here is the link: If you want a college consultation with Mark or Lisa or Lynda, just text Mark at 404-664-4340 or email Lisa at or Lynda at lynda@schoolmatch4u.com. All they ask is that you review their services and pricing on their website before the complimentary session. Their counseling website is: https://schoolmatch4u.com/
This week join Justin McNamara and his guest Julie Shelds-Rutyna of MEFA for a discussion on Financial Award Letters and how they fit into your financial planning for college. Justin McNamara, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner with passion for investment strategy and selection. Works with small businesses and owners, parents of college-bound kids, job changers, pre- and post-retirees. Julie Shields-Rutyna is the Director of College Planning, Education, and Training at MEFA. Julie joined MEFA in 2007 and in her role provides expertise related to planning, saving, and paying for college to families, colleges, and other organizations. Prior to joining MEFA, Julie worked for the College Board, Nellie Mae, and American Express, and was the Director of Financial Aid at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Julie has been involved with MASFAA in a variety of positions and committees since 1993. She holds degrees from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge. To schedule a visit with the team at McNamara Financial, be sure to visit: https://mcnamarafinancial.com/contact McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years. COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY. http://mcnamarafinancial.com/
This week join Justin McNamara and his guest Julie Shelds-Rutyna of MEFA for a discussion on Financial Award Letters and how they fit into your financial planning for college. Justin McNamara, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner with passion for investment strategy and selection. Works with small businesses and owners, parents of college-bound kids, job changers, pre- and post-retirees. Julie Shields-Rutyna is the Director of College Planning, Education, and Training at MEFA. Julie joined MEFA in 2007 and in her role provides expertise related to planning, saving, and paying for college to families, colleges, and other organizations. Prior to joining MEFA, Julie worked for the College Board, Nellie Mae, and American Express, and was the Director of Financial Aid at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Julie has been involved with MASFAA in a variety of positions and committees since 1993. She holds degrees from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge. To schedule a visit with the team at McNamara Financial, be sure to visit: https://mcnamarafinancial.com/contact McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years. COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY. http://mcnamarafinancial.com/
Eiáš byl boží muž. V jeho životě se udály zázračné věci, ale přesto bojoval se strachem a obavami, i když viděl, jak Bůh jedná. Jak to máme my? Jak se u něj můžeme pro náš život inspirovat? A mohou nám k tomu pomoci i příběhy lidí, kteří žijí na okraji společnosti a kterým pomáhá služba Hooligans Church? Poslechněte si Mefa... 1 Královská 17:1-24 Eliáš Tišbejský, přistěhovalec z Gileádu, řekl Achabovi: „Jakože je živ Hospodin, Bůh Izraele, před jehož tváří stojím, v těchto letech nebude rosa ani déšť – jedině na mé slovo.“ Potom dostal slovo Hospodinovo: „Odejdi odsud, obrať se na východ a skryj se u potoka Kerít na protější straně Jordánu. Z toho potoka budeš pít a havranům jsem přikázal, aby tě tam živili.“ Odešel tedy a zachoval se podle Hospodinova slova: šel a usadil se u potoka Kerít na protější straně Jordánu. Havrani mu ráno i večer nosili chléb a maso a z potoka pil. Po nějaké době ale potok vyschl, protože v zemi nepršelo. Tehdy dostal slovo Hospodinovo: „Vstaň, jdi do Sarepty Sidonské a zůstaň tam. Hle, přikázal jsem jedné tamější vdově, aby tě živila.“ Vstal tedy a vydal se do Sarepty. Přišel k městské bráně a hle, jakási vdova tam právě sbírala dříví. „Přinesla bys mi trochu vody ve džbánku?“ zavolal na ni. „Chtěl bych se napít.“ A když otočila, že pro ni půjde, zavolal za ní: „Přines mi prosím také kousek chleba.“ Na to mu odpověděla: „Jakože je živ Hospodin, tvůj Bůh, nemám ani kousek. Mouky je ve džbánu jen tak na dlaň a v láhvi jen troška oleje. Nasbírám teď trochu dříví a půjdu to připravit sobě a synovi. Sníme to a umřeme.“ „Neboj se,“ řekl jí Eliáš. „Jdi, udělej, cos řekla, ale nejdřív mi z toho připrav chlebovou placku a dones mi ji. Potom připravíš jídlo sobě a synovi. Neboť toto praví Hospodin, Bůh Izraele: ‚Mouka z toho džbánu nedojde a oleje z láhve neubude až do dne, kdy Hospodin sešle na zem déšť.‘“ Šla tedy a udělala, jak Eliáš řekl. Ona i její dům pak měli dlouho co jíst. Mouka ve džbánu nedocházela a olej v láhvi neubýval, přesně jak řekl Hospodin skrze proroka Eliáše. Po nějaké době syn té ženy, paní domu, onemocněl. Byl tak těžce nemocný, že nakonec přestal dýchat. „Co proti mně máš, Boží muži?“ vyčetla Eliášovi. „To jsi mi přišel připomenout můj hřích a zabít mi syna?“ „Podej mi svého syna,“ řekl jí. Vzal jí ho z náruče, vynesl ho do horní místnosti, kde bydlel, a položil ho na své lůžko. Pak volal k Hospodinu: „Hospodine, Bože můj, to budeš i s tou vdovou, u které bydlím, nakládat tak zle? To jí chceš zabít syna?“ Potom se třikrát za sebou položil na chlapce a volal k Hospodinu: „Prosím, Hospodine, Bože můj, ať se do toho dítěte vrátí duše!“ A Hospodin Eliáše vyslyšel. Do chlapce se vrátila duše, a on ožil. Eliáš ho vzal, snesl ho z horní místnosti dolů do domu a předal ho matce. „Podívej se, tvůj syn žije,“ řekl jí. „Teď vím, že jsi Boží muž,“ odpověděla žena Eliášovi. „Opravdu máš v ústech slovo Hospodinovo!“ '
Episode #42. Host Jonathan Hughes discusses MEFA's How to Pay for College campaign with co-host Julie Shields-Rutyna, including the webinars, seminars, tools, and guidance that MEFA is offering this upcoming spring for high school seniors and their families. Then they go to the MEFA Mailbag to discuss how to report properties and income on the FAFSA. Jonathan then talks to the CEO of MassEdCO, Mark Bilotta, about the services and tools MassEdCO offers as well as Mark's career in financial ai
Episode #41. Hosts Jonathan Hughes and Julie Shields-Rutyna discuss recent scholarship opportunities with MEFA's own Lauren Danz. Then, they go to the MEFA Mailbag and answer a question about grandparents opening MEFA U.Plan and U.Fund college savings accounts. Finally, Jonathan talks to Director of Education and Training at the Common App Meredith Lombardi about the basics of the Common App, how to navigate it, who can use it, and all its different functions. Timestamp (0:00) Introducti
This week join Justin McNamara and his guest Julie Shelds-Rutyna of MEFA for a discussion on Planning and Saving for College. Justin McNamara, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner with passion for investment strategy and selection. Works with small businesses and owners, parents of college-bound kids, job changers, pre- and post-retirees. Julie Shields-Rutyna is the Director of College Planning, Education, and Training at MEFA. Julie joined MEFA in 2007 and in her role provides expertise related to planning, saving, and paying for college to families, colleges, and other organizations. Prior to joining MEFA, Julie worked for the College Board, Nellie Mae, and American Express, and was the Director of Financial Aid at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Julie has been involved with MASFAA in a variety of positions and committees since 1993. She holds degrees from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge. To schedule a visit with the team at McNamara Financial, be sure to visit: https://mcnamarafinancial.com/contact McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years. COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY. http://mcnamarafinancial.com/
This week join Justin McNamara and his guest Julie Shelds-Rutyna of MEFA for a discussion on Planning and Saving for College. Justin McNamara, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner with passion for investment strategy and selection. Works with small businesses and owners, parents of college-bound kids, job changers, pre- and post-retirees. Julie Shields-Rutyna is the Director of College Planning, Education, and Training at MEFA. Julie joined MEFA in 2007 and in her role provides expertise related to planning, saving, and paying for college to families, colleges, and other organizations. Prior to joining MEFA, Julie worked for the College Board, Nellie Mae, and American Express, and was the Director of Financial Aid at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Julie has been involved with MASFAA in a variety of positions and committees since 1993. She holds degrees from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge. To schedule a visit with the team at McNamara Financial, be sure to visit: https://mcnamarafinancial.com/contact McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years. COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY. http://mcnamarafinancial.com/
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Host Jonathan Hughes talks to Director of College Relations at MEFA, Shawn Morrissey about financial aid for graduate students.
This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Go to https://www.mefa.org/save/u-fund-college-investing-plan to learn more about how to start saving for your child's future. In honor of the holiday season, and the stress and pressure that often accompanies this time of year, Emily and Jamie discuss what it means to “let it go”. Let the things that do not matter to you GO! If it matters to you, then you find a way…. if not, let it go. Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season! Discussed in this episode: -Picking your battles -Outsourcing -Christmas cards -School outfits -What matters to you -What does not matter to you -Things you try to control -Stress -Approaching the holidays -Parenting Be sure to follow us on instagram @nurturebynaps. The Silver Post (perfect gift for grandparents and loved ones): https://www.hello.thesilverpost.com/ code: NAPSFAMILY
This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Go to https://www.mefa.org/save/u-fund-college-investing-plan to learn more about how to start saving for your child's future. This week Emily is joined by wellness coach, mom, certified Fair Play facilitator, and yoga instructor, Julia Ludwig. The Fair Play Method is a communication system that helps to rebalance the invisible labor within the home with the goals of reducing the chaos of daily life, strengthening one's partnership with their spouse, and creating space for individual pursuits. Discussed in this episode: - Fair Play in marriage - Investing in your family - Investing in your marriage - Household responsibilities - Helping moms - Connection - Avoiding resentment - Correcting resentment - Bonding with family - Supporting your family - Gender roles - Division of labor - Time sensitive matters - Mental load - Daily tasks - CPE - Conception, planning, execution - Letting go - Tools for wellness - Equity - Couple coaching - Maternal gatekeeping - Fair Play facilitator - Household labor - Motherhood - SAHM - equitable - NOT equal Resources mentioned in this episode: FairPlaylife.com Documentary: FairPlay Instagram: @FairPlaylife Julia's website: https://www.julialudwigwellness.com/ Instagram:@julia_ludwig_ Be sure to follow us on instagram @nurturebynaps
Host Jonathan Hughes and co-host Julie Shields-Rutyna discuss financial aid and answer a questions from the MEFA mailbag. Then Jonathan talks to his wife, Cathy Hughes, about her non-traditional path to a college degree.
This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Go to https://www.mefa.org/save/u-fund-college-investing-plan to learn more about how to start saving for your child's future. After many questions regarding sibling prep and baby # 2 (and so on...), Jamie and Emily offer their wisdom on bringing home a new baby and how to best prepare your family. Discussed in this episode: -Prepping for a sibling -2 under 2 -Older sibling prep during pregnancy -Imaginary play -Additional explanation for younger kids -Play area for toddler -Play area for baby -Jobs for older sibling -Maintaining schedules & routine -Consistency -Communication -Implementing change before baby -Uninterrupted play -One on one time -Challenging behavior -Regressions -Childcare -Postpartum support For more, follow us on instagram @nurturebynaps
This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Go to https://www.mefa.org/save/u-fund-college-investing-plan to learn more about how to start saving for your child's future. With return to school and winter quickly approaching… 'tis this season of illness. Jamie and Emily share their lessons learned & advice for cold and flu season, as well as planning for staying home from school/ work. Discussed in this episode: -Sick season -Childcare -RSV -Flu -HFM -Hand foot and mouth disease -Staying home from work -Staying home from school -Stay home -Liquid Medication -Children medication -Chewable medication -Newborns -Visitors -Sick toddlers -Asking for help -Sick visits Follow us for more @nurturebynaps
This week join Justin McNamara and his guest Julie Shelds-Rutyna for a discussion on the FASFA and Financial Aid. Justin McNamara, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner with passion for investment strategy and selection. Works with small businesses and owners, parents of college-bound kids, job changers, pre- and post-retirees. Julie Shields-Rutyna is the Director of College Planning, Education, and Training at MEFA. Julie joined MEFA in 2007 and in her role provides expertise related to planning, saving, and paying for college to families, colleges, and other organizations. Prior to joining MEFA, Julie worked for the College Board, Nellie Mae, and American Express, and was the Director of Financial Aid at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Julie has been involved with MASFAA in a variety of positions and committees since 1993. She holds degrees from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge. To schedule a visit with the team at McNamara Financial, be sure to visit: https://mcnamarafinancial.com/contact McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years. COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY. http://mcnamarafinancial.com/
This week join Justin McNamara and his guest Julie Shelds-Rutyna for a discussion on the FASFA and Financial Aid. Justin McNamara, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner with passion for investment strategy and selection. Works with small businesses and owners, parents of college-bound kids, job changers, pre- and post-retirees. Julie Shields-Rutyna is the Director of College Planning, Education, and Training at MEFA. Julie joined MEFA in 2007 and in her role provides expertise related to planning, saving, and paying for college to families, colleges, and other organizations. Prior to joining MEFA, Julie worked for the College Board, Nellie Mae, and American Express, and was the Director of Financial Aid at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Julie has been involved with MASFAA in a variety of positions and committees since 1993. She holds degrees from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge. To schedule a visit with the team at McNamara Financial, be sure to visit: https://mcnamarafinancial.com/contact McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years. COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY. http://mcnamarafinancial.com/
This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Go to https://www.mefa.org/save/u-fund-college-investing-plan to learn more about how to start saving for your child's future. There are two types of parents in this world— the parents that prepare for daylight savings….and the parents that don't. You can guess where Jamie and Emily stand on this topic. In honor of our LAST “fall back”, the ladies of NAPS offer a few different approaches to adjusting to daylight savings and best preparing your family for the change. Discussed in this episode: -Daylight savings -Adjusting sleep schedules -Younger kids -Older kids -Toddler sleep -Back to school schedules -Naps -Leading up to daylight savings -Early wake ups -Slow transitions -Adjustment period For more on daylight savings follow us on @Nurturebynaps
This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Go to https://www.mefa.org/save/u-fund-college-investing-plan to learn more about how to start saving for your child's future. In respect to National Bullying Prevention Month, this week's podcast's theme is Mom on Mom Bullying. Jamie and Emily discuss the challenges, comparisons, and complexities of being a parents and offer tactics for improving how we talk to ourselves and offer compassion to others. Mentioned in this episode: -Mom bullying -Mom shame -Judgment -Inclusion -Self blame -Rejection -Social media -Exclusion -Gossip -Internet bullying -Positive feedback -Positive reinforcement -Supporting others -Women supporting women -Nurturing oneself -Challenging behaviors -Bullying prevention For more, follow us on IG @nurturebyNAPS
This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Learn more how you can use the money to pay for qualified expenses at Fidelity.com/uFund Emily is joined by NAPS parent, Alesandra, to recount her experience with seeking lactation support. Alesandra and Emily emphasize that there does not need to be an apparent “problem” to utilize lactation professionals. Discussed in this episode: -Open and honest conversation with healthcare providers -Patient advocacy -Breastfeeding & bottle feeding -Combination feeding -Low milk supply -Feeding options -Evidence based care -Hospital birth -Postpartum recovery -Conflicting information -Preventative care -Lactation support & reassurance -CLC/ IBCLC Lactation intake form: We provide both in person (MA) and virtual support (nationally). https://www.nurturebynaps.com/lactation-consult Be sure to follow us on IG @nurturebynaps
This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Learn more how you can use the money to pay for qualified expenses at Fidelity.com/uFund As a follow up to our last episode discussing circumcisions, Jamie is back with urologist, Dr. Peter L. Steinberg to chat all things vasectomy. Discussed on this episode: -Vasectomy procedure -Vasectomy recovery -Vasectomy Success -Vasectomy Risks -Vasectomy Benefits -Urology -Birth control -Sterilization -Postpartum Sex -Vasectomy Surgery Prep -FAQ -Tubal ligation -Finding a vasectomy provider -Sterilization For more information on Vasectomies check out the AUA Vasectomy Guidelines. Be sure to follow us on IG @nurturebynaps
This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Learn more how you can use the money to pay for qualified expenses at Fidelity.com/uFund This week, Jamie is joined by Dr. Peter L. Steinberg, NAPS parent and Urologist to discuss all things circumcision. Discussed in this episode: -Circumcision care -Circumcision risk -Circumcisions vs no circumcision -Penile infections -Circumcision recovery -Newborn circumcisions -Adult circumcisions -Pain -Pain management -Circumcision methods -Circumcision FAQ -Complications after surgery Resources from medical resources recommended by Dr. Steinberg: AUA (Urology) -- https://www.auanet.org//about-us/policy-and-position-statements/circumcision AAP (Pediatrics) -- https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/130/3/585/30235/Circumcision-Policy-Statement CDC position statement -- focused largely on STI and UTI prevention -- https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/58456 AAFP (Family physicians) -- https://www.aafp.org/about/policies/all/neonatal-circumcision.html Follow us on IG for more @nurturebyNAPS.
The college experience can feel like a new and daunting idea for new and current college students. Host Jonathan Hughes speaks with MEFA's MEFA Pathway Coordinator Ajea Stuppart about how to manage your college life.
This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Learn more how you can use the money to pay for qualified expenses at Fidelity.com/uFund As back to school is around the corner and many are returning to work— Jamie and Emily join forces to discuss childcare options… and each of their pros/cons. Discussed in this episode: -Daycare -Nanny -Nanny share -Au pairs -Family -Private daycare -Finding childcare -Illness -Cost -Socialization Follow us on IG for more @nurturebyNAPS.
MEFA's Digital Creative Content Manager, Lauren Patten discusses scholarships, how to apply for them, where to find them and what you can use them for.
This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Go to https://www.mefa.org/save/u-fund-college-investing-plan to learn more about how to start saving for your child's future. It is that time of year again— back to school! As you are your family gear up for back to school, Jamie and Emily offer advice about these transitions and tell a few stories along the way. Discussed in this episode: Transitions School drop off Morning routine Back to school School drop off Routine Preparation Consistency Summer routine Follow us on instagram @nurturebynaps
This podcast episode is brought to you by MEFA. Go to https://www.mefa.org/save/u-fund-college-investing-plan to learn more about how to start saving for your child's future. This week, Emily discusses the evolution (over the last 7 years) of sleep/sleep training for her oldest daughter Grace. Grace recently celebrated her 7th birthday and turned the corner in the sleep department. Emily brings light to her trials and tribulations of all things sleep. Discussed in this episode: -Naps -Daytime naps -wake windows -sleep training -the chair method -Bringing home baby -Challenging toddler behaviors -Sleep studies Follow us on IG for a trip down memory lane regarding all things Grace & sleep @nurturebyNAPS.
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Host Jonathan Hughes is joined by Chris Peterson, Founder and Director of Penny Forward, who discusses growing up with a disability, how he got involved in the personal finance community, and how people with disabilities can save for expenses and plan for the future with ABLE accounts. Jonathan is also joined by MEFA's Director of College Planning, Education, and Training, Julie Shields-Rutyna, and Attainable expert Mary Rubenis, who discuss what Attainable accounts are and their benefits.
Host Jonathan Hughes is joined by MEFA's in-house loan product experts, Frank Cavanaugh and Meg Villavicencio, and MEFA's Director of College Planning, Education, and Training, Julie Shields-Rutyna. Frank and Meg discuss private student loans, including when families can start applying, what determines if applicants are approved, what kind of rates and terms they may qualify for, and how to compare loan options. Jonathan and Julie answer listeners' questions about assets on the FAFSA.
Host Jonathan Hughes is joined by Stephanie Wells, Director of College Relations for MEFA, who discusses what Grade 12 students and their families can expect to see on financial aid offers, including grants, scholarships, and work-study, and what the difference is between each type of loan that may be listed on a financial aid offer. Timestamp (00:00) Intro (03:32) Net Price (08:01) MEFA Mail bag (12:01) Financial Aid Offers
Episode #21. Host Jonathan Hughes is joined by Shaun Connolly, Communications Associate at MEFA, who discusses how he opened a U.Fund 529 College Investing Plan account for his son, how he saves for college, and how he created a college gifting page to encourage friends and family members to contribute to his college savings account. If you enjoy the MEFA Podcast, please leave us a review at trustpilot.com/evaluate/mefa.org Timestamp (00:00) Intro (01:14) College Savings (09:54) MEFA Mail
Host Jonathan Hughes is joined by Shaun Connolly, Communications Associate at MEFA, who discusses how he opened a U.Fund 529 College Investing Plan account for his son, how he saves for college, and how he created a college gifting page to encourage friends and family members to contribute to his college savings account. If you enjoy the MEFA Podcast, please leave us a review at trustpilot.com/evaluate/mefa.org Timestamp (00:00) Intro (01:14) College Savings (09:54) MEFA Mailbag (13:15)
Welcome to another episode of Christian Podcast with your avator host Beto Gudiño with an Ñ, but the keyboard is a pain the neck that sometimes I just say Gudino. Does God Exist? Throughout the eras people have pondered this question. Today David Beck who is professor (or was, or is to come) of Philosophy at Liberty University answers our question. Did he also say Beto is a good philosopher? I think that means I just have a lot of questions to ask =) Do you think the Avengers Multi-verse can be equated to Jesus being the only one possible outcome out of Millions of possible scenarios? The one possible outcome in which the word becomes flesh? These and more pondering s on this episode! P.S. To make the episode fun again (MEFA) we emoji it out at the end of the episode going from Blasphemous to Divine. You really gotta check out our El Divino Boxer Briefs Visit www.christianpodcast.com/shop to check out our merch Follow on www.facebook.com/xtianpodcast Follow on www.instagram.com/xtianpodcast Follow Beto on www.twitter.com/betogudino #christianpodcast #philosphy #doesgodexist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/christianpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christianpodcast/support
In the latest episode of The What's Next Podcast, we look at what's next for diversity within the media & advertising industry. We gain insight from Naren Patel, founder of Media For All and previously CEO of Primesight, a leading OOH media company. Naren is passionate about improving ethnic diversity in the Media sector and founded Media for All (http://www.mediaforall.org.uk (www.mediaforall.org.uk)), a social enterprise, in 2018. MEFA's mission is to help Black, Asian & ethnic minority talent thrive through mentorship and support with the ultimate aim to increase diversity within the media and advertising industry. ABOUT NAREN PATEL Naren Patel joined the media industry in 1991. He floated the outdoor advertising business Primesight on the London Stock Exchange in 1997, and in 1999 sold Primesight to STV plc. In 2007, Naren led an MBO of Primesight and then grew the business through acquisitions and organic development. He made Primesight one the leading and most successful brands in the media industry, winning Media Brand and Commercial Sales team of the year awards and growing revenue 20X during his tenure. In September 2018, Primesight was acquired by Global Radio and Naren stepped down as CEO of Primesight in July 2019. Naren is passionate about improving ethnic diversity in the Media sector and is now focussed on Media for All (www.mediaforall.org.uk) a social enterprise that he created in 2018. MEFA provides free mentorship and support for Black, Asian and other ethnic talent in media. The group has over 300 Black and Asian members. He works on a pro bono basis and also provides free advice to charities and businesses in the media sector on Diversity and Inclusion. Naren is also a trustee for NABS (The charity for the Advertising industry) and sits on the Finance and Investments Boards. In 2021 Naren launched Geoprove a verification tool for location based mobile advertising ---------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW US INSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/activeintworld TWITTER - twitter.com/ActiveIntlUK KARIM - twitter.com/karimkanji PODCAST WEBSITE - www.thewhatsnextpodcast.com
Due to the popularity of our first JROTC field trip, The Scuttlebutt travels to Pine Richland High School (Pennsylvania) to talk with Air Force JROTC instructor and Air Force veteran, Michael Gasparetto about his service and what awaits students in JROTC. He is joined by Cadet/Colonel Caitlin Howard and Cadet/Staff Sgt Connor McHugh who offer insightful first hand accounts of their time in Junior ROTC and how it has prepared them for successful careers after high school. You can find out more about JROTC at Air University or if you are interested in joining a Junior ROTC program, you can read more at Mefa.org. Watch the full episode at veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt. Thank you to Millerstown Pic-A-Part for sponsoring this episode!
Host Jonathan Hughes is joined by Jennifer Bento-Pinyoun, Director of MEFA Pathway at MEFA, who explains how students and counselors can utilize MEFA Pathway, and Cheryl Nelson, Counselor in the Lunenburg School District, who explains how she uses the platform with her eighth and ninth grade students. If you enjoy the MEFA Podcast, please leave us a review at trustpilot.com/evaluate/mefa.org Timestamp (00:00) Intro (00:40) Get to Know MEFA Pathway (14:07) MEFA Mailbag (19:20) Interview w
Host Jonathan Hughes is joined by Jennifer Bento-Pinyoun, Director of MEFA Pathway at MEFA, who explains how students and counselors can utilize MEFA Pathway, and Cheryl Nelson, Counselor in the Lunenburg School District, who explains how she uses the platform with her eighth and ninth grade students. If you enjoy the MEFA Podcast, please leave us a review at trustpilot.com/evaluate/mefa.org Timestamp (00:00) Intro (00:40) Get to Know MEFA Pathway (14:07) MEFA Mailbag (19:20) Interview w
Episode #18. Host Jonathan Hughes is joined by Mary Rubenis, Outreach Manager of Attainable at MEFA, who explains how individuals with disabilities can save for qualified expenses in an Attainable account, and Sarah Lazare, Director of the Banacos Academic Center at Westfield State University, who explains how students with disabilities can prepare for college success. If you enjoy the MEFA Podcast, please leave us a review at trustpilot.com/evaluate/mefa.org Timestamp (00:00) Attainable
Host Jonathan Hughes is joined by Mary Rubenis, Outreach Manager of Attainable at MEFA, who explains how individuals with disabilities can save for qualified expenses in an Attainable account, and Sarah Lazare, Director of the Banacos Academic Center at Westfield State University, who explains how students with disabilities can prepare for college success. If you enjoy the MEFA Podcast, please leave us a review at trustpilot.com/evaluate/mefa.org Timestamp (00:00) Attainable (11:28) MEFA
The Scuttlebutt takes a field trip this week to North Allegheny High School (Pennsylvania) to talk with Air Force JROTC instructors, Terry Speer, CMSgt (Ret. Air Force) and Don Accamando, Lt. Col. (Ret. Air Force) about the benefits, challenges, and successes that await you in the Junior ROTC. They are joined by Cadet 2nd Lieutenant Josephine "Josie" Olmstead and Cadet Major Makenzie "Kenna" Shannon who offer insightful first hand accounts of their time in Junior ROTC and how it has prepared them for successful careers after high school. You can find out more about JROTC at USarmyjrotc.com or if you are interested in joining a Junior ROTC program, you can read more at Mefa.org. Watch the full episode at veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt. Thank you to Millerstown Pic-A-Part for sponsoring this episode!
Episode #17. Host Jonathan Hughes is joined by Stephanie Wells, Director of College Relations at MEFA, who explains how to compare college loan options, including the differences between Federal Direct Student Loans, the PLUS Loan, and private loans, as well as paying the college bill through a combination of past, present, and future income.
Episode #17. Host Jonathan Hughes is joined by Stephanie Wells, Director of College Relations at MEFA, who explains how to compare college loan options, including the differences between Federal Direct Student Loans, the PLUS Loan, and private loans, as well as paying the college bill through a combination of past, present, and future income. If you enjoy the MEFA Podcast, please leave us a review at trustpilot.com/evaluate/mefa.org Timestamp (00:00) Intro (01:03) Vaxmillions (06:00) Comp
Host Jonathan Hughes is joined by Stephanie Wells, Director of College Relations at MEFA, who explains how to compare college loan options, including the differences between Federal Direct Student Loans, the PLUS Loan, and private loans, as well as paying the college bill through a combination of past, present, and future income. If you enjoy the MEFA Podcast, please leave us a review at trustpilot.com/evaluate/mefa.org Timestamp (00:00) Intro (01:03) Vaxmillions (06:00) Comparing College
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Episode #12. PLEASE NOTE: This podcast was recorded in 2021. As of 2022, this program has been renamed from After the College Acceptance to How to Pay for College: A Guide for High School Seniors and Families. MEFA's Associate Director of College Planning and Content Creation Jonathan Hughes explains how MEFA's How to Pay for College: A Guide for High School Seniors and Families campaign will help you with understanding financial aid offers, making the college decision, and paying the college bill.
PLEASE NOTE: This podcast was recorded in 2021. As of 2022, this program has been renamed from After the College Acceptance to How to Pay for College: A Guide for High School Seniors & Families. MEFA's Associate Director of College Planning and Content Creation Jonathan Hughes explains how MEFA's How to Pay for College: A Guide for High School Seniors & Families campaign will help you with understanding financial aid offers, making the college decision, and paying the college bill. Jonathan is
PLEASE NOTE: This podcast was recorded in 2021. As of 2022, this program has been renamed from After the College Acceptance to How to Pay for College: A Guide for High School Seniors & Families. MEFA's Associate Director of College Planning and Content Creation Jonathan Hughes explains how MEFA's How to Pay for College: A Guide for High School Seniors & Families campaign will help you with understanding financial aid offers, making the college decision, and paying the college bill. Jonathan is
MEFA's Associate Director of College Planning Jonathan Hughes explains how MassTransfer guarantees transfer admission from an associate to a bachelor's degree program and the powerful savings it offers for students and their families. Jonathan is joined by Mark Broadbent of Holyoke Community College and Liuginsa Rosa, student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. If you enjoy the MEFA Podcast, please leave us a review at trustpilot.com/evaluate/mefa.org Timestamp: (00:00) Intro (03:5
Paying for College With Special Guest Julie Shields-Rutyna from MEFA, Part 2 Wondering how to pay for college? This week join Justin McNamara and his special guest Julie Shields-Rutyna from MEFA for a discussion about paying for a college education. Justin McNamara, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner with passion for investment strategy and selection. Works with small businesses and owners, parents of college-bound kids, job changers, pre- and post-retirees. Julie Shields-Rutyna is the Director of College Planning and Education at MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority). Julie joined MEFA in 2007 and in her role provides expertise related to planning, saving, and paying for college to families, colleges, and other organizations. Prior to joining MEFA, Julie worked for the College Board, Nellie Mae, and American Express, and was the Director of Financial Aid at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Julie has been involved with MASFAA in a variety of positions and committees since 1993. She holds degrees from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge. You can find MEFA online at https://www.mefa.org/. To schedule a visit with the team at McNamara Financial, be sure to visit https://mcnamarafinancial.com/contact. McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years. COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY. http://mcnamarafinancial.com/
Paying for College With Special Guest Julie Shields-Rutyna from MEFA, Part 1 This week join Justin McNamara and his special guest Julie Shields-Rutyna from MEFA for a discussion about paying for a college education. Justin McNamara, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner with passion for investment strategy and selection. Works with small businesses and owners, parents of college-bound kids, job changers, pre- and post-retirees. Julie Shields-Rutyna is the Director of College Planning and Education at MEFA (Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority). Julie joined MEFA in 2007 and in her role provides expertise related to planning, saving, and paying for college to families, colleges, and other organizations. Prior to joining MEFA, Julie worked for the College Board, Nellie Mae, and American Express, and was the Director of Financial Aid at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Julie has been involved with MASFAA in a variety of positions and committees since 1993. She holds degrees from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge. You can find MEFA online at https://www.mefa.org/. To schedule a visit with the team at McNamara Financial, be sure to visit https://mcnamarafinancial.com/contact. McNamara Financial is an Independent, family-owned, fee-only investment management and financial planning firm, serving individuals and families on the South Shore and beyond for over 30 years. COME SEE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK WITH A FIDUCIARY. http://mcnamarafinancial.com/
Episode 9: Interview Julie Shields-Rutyna, Director of College Planning and Education at MEFA. by AICUM Insight
Host Jonathan Hughes explains what's new with the FAFSA, including changes to the EFC, the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, FAFSA-related websites, and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Jonathan is joined by MEFA's Julie Shields-Rutyna and Meredith Clement. If you enjoy the MEFA Podcast, please leave us a review at trustpilot.com/evaluate/mefa.org Timestamp (00:00) Intro (04:30) MEFA Mailbag (11:56) FAFSA Updates
Your College Bound Kid | Scholarships, Admission, & Financial Aid Strategies
In this episode you will hear: (05:02) In this week’s news segment, an article from The Wall Street Journal, “U.S. Medical School Applications Soar in COVID-19 Era” by Patrick Thomas. The pandemic has placed a spotlight on the healthcare industry and medical schools are reporting record numbers in applications. Prospective students have shared reasons for the heightened interest based on wanting to address pronounced healthcare disparities and the heroic status of frontline workers, all brought on by the coronavirus. (28:15) We’re in chapter 142 of 171 Answers and we’re talking through priority deadlines and why they are important. (43:14) This week’s bonus content looks at why admission directors are nervous about their Early Decision numbers and what they are going to do about it. (01:08:01) Mark kicks off his interview with William Segura, Associate Dean at Emory in “Understanding 3 models of decision making for admission committees” (01:14:56) Recommended resource: The best CSS PROFILE Walkthrough Mark has seen. It is by Gail Holt, Dean of Financial Aid at Amherst and she does this for MEFA. You can access this webinar under the video section of MEFA.org or on MEFA YouTube Channel, but here is a link: . MEFA did a second CSS PROFILE Walkthrough that I also recommend. Here it is: (01:27:03) College spotlight: Ball State in Muncie Indiana (bsu.edu) Don't forget to send your questions related to any and every facet of the college process to: questions@yourcollegeboundkid.com If you enjoy our podcast, would you please do us a favor and share our podcast both verbally and on social media? We would be most grateful! To access and best utilize the transcripts of each podcast, please do the following: Go to Click the Transcripts tab, from the top menu by the Episodes tab Click on the transcript for the specific episode you are interested in, just click on the image or by the word “Transcript” You will see a Share icon, a download option, a link to Apple podcast and you will see a magnifying glass Use the magnifying glass to search for any word. If that word was used in the episode, it will show up, highlighted in yellow. You will also see a timestamp so you can see the exact minute and second this word was spoken. If you click the word highlighted in yellow, the podcast player will start playing right at that word. You can stop it from playing by clicking the pause button. Note: The transcription accuracy is about 90%, so you will see some spelling errors and errors in translation going from voice to print. We are excited to give our listeners a chance to play a role in shaping what topics we discuss, so please send us your ideas for college spotlights, articles for discussion and recommended resources. You can let your voice be heard by completing this survey. Just put the following link in your browser and give us your honest feedback. We thank you in advance. Every episode of Your College-Bound Kid will align with a chapter from the book 171 Answers to the Most-Asked College Admission Questions. To get a copy go to Amazon and click: If you want to place a bulk order, you will save money by purchasing this book at 171answers.com. Every penny goes to The Atlanta Mission, a Christian organization that helps over 1000 homeless residents every day. If you want to see what future episodes will discuss in the book chapter section, just go to 171answers.com and then click the red button "See exactly what 171 Answers covers"
On the show this week we're joined by Lauren Ogúndèkó, Head of Response (Resolution Media) and Board Director at PHD UK . Hear what she's most proud of and how she's driving change in her industry. Learn more about MEFA, a network helping Black, Asian and other ethnic talent thrive in media, at https://www.mediaforall.org.uk/.
Julia Sheilds-Rutyna, Director of College Planning at MEFA, talks about ways to fund a college education: savings plans, financial aid, scholarships, college payment plans, and private student loans.
From 529 Plan savings for young children to loans for college students, in this week’s episode host Chris Boyd speaks with Julie Shields-Rutyna, Dir. of College Planning at MEFA about all aspects of paying for college. Suitable for professionals or the public, this is content about college savings which can help.
Jonathan Hughes, MEFA's Associate Director of College Planning, provides helpful insights into how middle school families can plan and save for college. If you enjoy the MEFA Podcast, please leave us a review at trustpilot.com/evaluate/mefa.org
Julie Shields-Rutyna, MEFA's Director of College Planning, explains why middle school is a perfect time for families to begin planning for college. If you enjoy the MEFA Podcast, please leave us a review at trustpilot.com/evaluate/mefa.org
Jonathan Hughes, MEFA's Associate Director of College Planning, provides helpful insights into the college financing process and its common misconceptions. If you enjoy the MEFA Podcast, please leave us a review at trustpilot.com/evaluate/mefa.org
Meredith Clement, MEFA's Managing Editor, provides helpful advice for families who have middle school students as they look forward and plan for college. If you enjoy the MEFA Podcast, please leave us a review at trustpilot.com/evaluate/mefa.org
It is a proud moment in any parent’s lives when their child is accepted to college. The moment our son received his acceptance letter to his first choice will never be forgotten. You get to check off another accomplishment proving that you did ok as parents. Soon after the hugs and fist bumps were done the realization of the high price tag ahead got us thinking, “how are we going to pay for this?” Back when our kids were born 529 college savings accounts were new. While they sounded like a great idea, plenty of us had questions about how they would work when our kids needed them. The web was brand new and so were these programs so there was not much to go on besides trust. Looking back with what we know now, we wish we had set aside something every week so that we never noticed that it was gone. It would have been slowly growing over the years and right now things would be easier. I’m no financial expert, but my advice to you right now if you have kids of any age is to set up a college savings account. My friends at MEFA have tons of information on planning and saving for college. We are now at the point where we are investigating our options to pay for college. Thankfully there are many different loans, scholarship and financial aid options out there. Filling out our FAFSA application wasn’t the nightmare we had been warned it would be. We file our taxes electronically so it was only a few clicks to import all of our information. Every parent with a child going to college should fill this out as it is the only way to be considered for financial aid from most colleges. We can’t go back and be smarter about this, but by sharing our story I hope it’ll help someone out there do better with their plans. Disclosure: I have partnered with Fidelity & MEFA in support of the U.Fund Dreams Tour. As always, all thoughts, opinions and stories are my own. noC.C. Chapmanmarketing,public,relations,management,pr,media,new,media,business,cgc,consumer,second,life
The beach is the last place I personally go for family fun during the summer. Sure, the ocean is beautiful and there is always endless people watching at the beach, but sitting on a blanket, melting in the sun is not my idea of a fun day. So, when I partnered up again this summer with Fidelity and MEFA to cover one of their UFund Dream Tour stops I’m not sure why I chose the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival. I mentioned to our neighbors that we’d be going to this and they asked if they could come along. When I told them why I was going she chimed in, “Oh I love MEFA. I use to listen to their webinars during my lunch breaks to learn about how to pay for my son’s college. Plus, whenever I have a question they answered me.” That is a true and unpaid for statement. I had to include it because I think it sums up the experience a lot of people have had when interacting with these organizations. We arrived joking that none of us had been to Revere Beach in over twenty years so we didn’t know what to expect. The beach and the surrounding area sure have been developed and improved over the years. It was the perfect location to showcase the mind boggling creativity and artistry of what someone can do with a pile of sand. Nothing I’ve ever made out of sand at at the beach has come close to what was on display. The variety in topics and themes on display covered everything from the abstract to the absurd. There was political commentary and issue awareness mixed in with pure imagination. The official sculpture of the festival focused on the evolution of technology and I loved that in addition to being a beautiful sculpture that they worked technology directly into it. As you can see on the phone in this photo they were showing real time updates of photos people were posting to Instagram. It took the idea of sand art to a whole new level. Among all the vendors taking part in the fun, was the bright blue big top covered in sheep and clouds. This of course was the U.Fund Dreams Tour tent. Kids and adults alike were having fun and learning about saving for college at the same time from the always smiling staff. They still have several events that they will be at this summer, so check their events calendar to find one near you. Disclosure: I have partnered with Fidelity & MEFA in support of the U.Fund Dreams Tour. As always, all thoughts, opinions and photographs are my own.
Saving is something I’ve never been that great at. When you don’t have much more than what will pay the bills, the idea of saving is great, but it isn’t a reality. The older you grow, the more you realize that putting away even a little bit does help. I think we get lost in thinking we have to have a massive nut of money squirreled away in order to be considered a savings. Growing up in small town New Hampshire, I remember the local bank did something they called “The Christmas Club” every fall. You could open up a special account that people were encouraged to use to put aside and save money for their holiday shopping. The way I remember it, you couldn’t do any withdrawals until December. My parents got me one and it was fun to put in a few dollars here and there. Going to the bank and getting my little passbook updated with the latest deposit and total amounts was a big deal. I seem to recall little tickets too that encouraged you to set aside a set amount every week so that you would have a set amount of $500, $1000 or more saved by Christmas. Of course I wasn’t on one of these plans, but breaking it down like that it is amazing how much little deposits can add up to. Savings is all about putting a little away on a regular basis. That is the key. The Christmas Club growing up first exposed me to this. Later, when we had our children and set up college accounts for them it once again reminded me. Now that we are less than a year away from receiving our first college bills for our son, the idea that we haven’t saved enough is a reality. Few people save enough for college, but I wish I was more educated on the options when our children were young so that we could have done a better job. Thankfully, these days there is lots of information on saving for college and I’m happy to be partnering again with Fidelity & MEFA in support of the U.Fund Dreams Tour. This series of events around Massachusetts are intended to educate parents (and any adults thinking about becoming parents) about the importance and options of saving for college. Stay tuned to see where it takes me and if you have any college savings tips, I’d love to hear them. Disclosure: I have partnered with Fidelity & MEFA in support of the U.Fund Dreams Tour. As always, all thoughts, opinions and stories are my own. no
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