Podcasts about taming the high cost

The cost of a college education continues to soar. How can parents put their kids through college without breaking the bank? Enter Brad Baldridge, a College Funding Specialist who has helped thousands of families plan and invest for college with smart and proven strategies to save time, money and stress. He will teach you how to find the right school, maximize financial aid and scholarships, avoid student loan debt, and make the college dream come true without wiping out your finances or retirement. Highlights of the episode: • Early-stage vs late-stage planning • Financial discipline is the heart of saving for college • How the cost of college is tied to family income levels • Paying for college without earning a degree is the worst-case scenario • “You don't have to go to college to get an education” – Brad Baldridge Additional resources: • Taming The High Cost of College • Cost of Colleges by State • Brad's Podcast ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the show: • Apple Podcasts • EricRMueller.com • Spotify --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ericmuellershow/support

Specialties: I help business owners and families develop strategies that may save thousands on the cost of college. I provide College Funding Planning for families that do not qualify for need based financial aid. (Families are disqualified from need based Financial Aid if they earn too much or have too many assets.)

The cost of a college education is getting higher and higher. Students are graduating with crushing debt and are either unable to find a job or can't get one that will earn them enough money to pay the loans. Parents often get into debt by cosigning loans, or sacrifice their retirement. That's why in this episode of the podcast I wanted to talk to someone who could provide advice and strategies on approaching the cost of higher education and making sure that parents and students have a plan in place way before they decide on a school. In this episode you will learn: - Where (and when) to begin the planning process - How to find out the true cost of a school before picking it - How parents can help their children without sacrificing their retirement - Can private schools be as affordable as public ones? - Is there a different strategy for graduate school?

To access a FREE collection of resources, go to www.TheMaverickVault.com    Whether you're a student, a parent, or someone eyeing further education, this episode with Brad Baldridge is packed with invaluable insights. Learn practical strategies for tackling the financial hurdles of higher education, and join us to uncover ways to make college more affordable.      Key Takeaways From This Episode The cost of higher education and financial planning challenges Strategic approach for choosing a college program and financial aid FAFSA process: How is it changing and ways to maximize it  Considerations to take while planning your college education Nuances of need-based aid and college planning About Brad Baldridge Brad Baldridge is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™, College Funding Consultant, and chief podcaster at Taming the High Cost of College. He helps families plan and save for college. He provides expert guidance, customized planning services, and insights on the latest tax, cash flow, and academic strategies. Brad has many years of experience working with families in the college planning process, where he seeks to significantly reduce their college costs. He also specializes in helping students earn admission to their preferred school and realize their college dreams.   Brad traveled an interesting road to becoming a college planning expert, but it was a road worth traveling. It led him to his true passion, which is helping families. Along the way, he learned proven techniques and developed deep college planning knowledge and expertise that he'd be happy to share with you.     Connect with Brad Website: Taming The High Cost of College Podcast: Taming the High Cost of College   Are you a passive real estate investor seeking financial freedom? Almost daily, new headlines break on the latest financial market upset. Now is the time to get educated on how to strategically invest in commercial real estate for long-term financial freedom. Grab your copy of “How to Passively Invest in a Changing Economic Environment” Go to…www.MavericksInvest.com    Want to keep up to date on the commercial real estate market, trends, investing tips and know what Neil is buying right now? Connect with him at http://www.AgentOptional.com, and be sure to register for his newsletter.    Connect with Neil Timmins on LinkedIn. If there is a topic you want to know more about or a guest that you would like to see on the show, shoot Neil a message on LinkedIn.      About Neil Timmins Neil is a commercial real estate syndicator, published author, and podcast host.   Neil's entry point into the Real Estate industry came after a few short years in banking. Recognized by the Wall Street Journal as a Top 100 team and the #1 REMAX agent in Iowa by the age of 29, Neil had solidified his role as a force in the industry.   Having completed hundreds of Fix & Flips, Wholesales, Wholetails, Novations, and Owner-Financed deals, Neil longed to quit forfeiting time for dollars. After building a portfolio of single-family rentals to produce passive income, he found the strategy to be anything but passive.   Neil, however, didn't go looking for his first commercial deal, he actually stumbled into it. Since then, he has refined the process of analyzing and buying commercial properties that produce stellar cash flow.   Neil has been involved in over $300,000,000 in real estate transactions. While his holdings in commercial asset classes include apartments, offices, mobile home parks, and self-storage units, his passion is industrial property. Neil now has verticals in residential real estate, multiple commercial asset classes, brokerage, publishing, and this successful podcast.   Neil and his wife, Emily, are the proud parents of three active teenagers. Those who know Neil say he is a competitor by nature, whether for the biggest fish on a deep-sea fishing trip, the best ribs at a barbeque, or playing football back in his day at his alma mater, the University of Nebraska at Omaha as a Maverick. Neil is always up for travel, spending time on the water, and of course, meeting people interested in learning about and investing in commercial properties.   Click here to see video of the podcast. 

Brad Baldridge, one of the nation's leading college financial planning experts. Brad teaches families the best ways to plan, save and pay for college so they can make their children's college dreams come true without wiping out their finances or their retirement. For over 20 years, he has shared his expertise and insights through his private practice, as a presenter at numerous workshops and seminars, and as a blogger and host of the Taming the High Cost of College Podcast. https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/

What is the best way to pay for college? How do college visits factor into the cost of college? What is the total price of college? Is it the same as listed on the schools' websites? What price should parents or students expect to pay for college? What is the real price difference between private and public universities? What is late-stage college planning? On this week's episode of The Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George talk to Brad Baldridge, one of the nation's leading financial experts on the best ways to plan, save and pay for college without wiping out their finances. You can find Brad on his website - www.TamingTheHighCostOfCollege.com, or listen to his podcast, also called Taming The High Cost of College.  You can also find him on social media @TamingTheHighCostOfCollege. Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsors: www.MagicMind.com/CrushDebt. Use Code CRUSHDEBT for a discount on their focus drinks and get more focused to help eliminate your debt! Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. www.AttorneysFirst.com.  Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt  To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach  To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com. 

Welcome Back No-Problem Parents! Need to plan for college? How do you get started? Where should you begin and what are some of the top strategies for paying for college? Today we're joined by Brad Baldridge, one of the nation's leading college financial planning experts. Brad teaches families the best ways to plan, save and pay for college so they can make their children's college dreams come true without wiping out their finances or their retirement. For over 20 years, he has shared his expertise and insights through his private practice, as a presenter at numerous workshops and seminars, and as a blogger and host of the Taming the High Cost of College Podcast. Today Brad is joining us to talk about some of the best ways to financially plan for college and how to save on expenses.   Learn more about Brad by clicking one of the links: https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/ Taming The High Cost of College Podcast   Join us on August 1st at 12:00 pm CST for a special complimentary College Planning and Prep Event College Planning: Prepare Your Student and Your Wallet for Success!   ______________________________________________________________________________   Are you ready to become a No-Problem Parent? DIY: For the Do it yourself parents, Purchase the Becoming a No-Problem Parent Parenting on-demand program. In just a few simple modules I'm gonna lay out for you the foundations for solving behavior issues in your family and with your children.  You can literally transform your child's behavior after watching just the first lesson.  Binge-watch the videos in just an hour and a half or complete the program lesson by lesson in four weeks. This program comes with a personalized strategy session and a downloadable workbook. Work with Jaci 1:1 - There are 3 Parent Coaching packages to choose from. NOTE: 1:1 coaching sessions are limited and require a 30-minute consult before you commit to coaching.  I want to make sure you are ready to shift your mindset and that your family is a good fit for No-Problem Parent Coaching. Whether 1:1 coaching is the best fit or not, I have an abundance of resources and suggestions for the next steps. Head over to Noproblemparents.com to get started TODAY! The most common response I get from parents that have worked with me is “We wish we would've known of you years ago." So don't wait, schedule a call now: Jaci's Calendar   Looking for more resources, services, or products to help you and your family navigate a specific challenge? Check out our Resource Playground. We cover Health and Wellness, Relationships, Financial and Business Resources, School and Technology as well as lots of Parenting Support! ______________________________________________________________________________   Have you heard about our book, No-Problem Parenting; Raising Your Kiddos with More Confidence and Less Fear! Order your copy HERE Want access to ALL of Jaci's favorite resources, training, parenting course, and all things No-Problem Parenting? Sign up for our NEWSLETTER and get the free Make it Right PDF Download. Listen to Episodes 9 and 23 for more info on the benefits of The Make it Right Technique! Follow us on FB Follow us on IG Follow us on LinkedIn   Hugs and High Fives,   Jaci

Intro   Brad Baldridge is a College Funding Specialist who has helped thousands of families plan and save for college with smart and proven strategies to save time, money, and stress. As a financial expert, blogger, and host of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast, Brad has been sharing his college planning insights with clients, subscribers, and listeners for nearly 20 years. He teaches parents the best ways to save and pay for college, including how to find the right school, maximize financial aid and scholarships, avoid student loan debt, and make your children's college dreams come true without wiping out your finances or retirement. Since 1998, Brad has become one of the nation's leading college planning and college financial experts. He offers life-changing advice through his private practice, his online platforms, and at numerous workshops, seminars, and events each year.  Top three takeaways   How his expertise in the field of finance helps a lot of students and homeschool families in taming the high cost of college.   How he could teach parents the best way to save and pay for college.  How he became one of the nation's leading college planning and college financial experts.   Call to Action   Taming the High Cost of College Official Website    What is Next!   Thank you for supporting this show by listening and sharing with friends! If you like this podcast please rate and write a review of how this show has impacted or helped you!    Great ratings will accelerate the show's visibility to the nation so others can learn more about homeschool and find quality curriculum and the potentially join the homeschool community thus change the face of education forever!!    Who would have thought that we could change the education world with a click and a share!   Also if you would like to hear more about any specific educational topic please email me at realedtalk@gmail.com I would love to support your families educational needs in all areas!!    Bex Buzzie   The Homeschool Advantage Podcast       

Brad Baldridge is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™, College Funding Consultant, and chief podcaster at Taming the High Cost of College. You can verify his background and experience at FINRA's BrokerCheck.Brad  helps families plan and save for college by providing expert guidance, customize planning services, and insights on the latest tax, cash flow, and academic strategies.Contact Brad. Check out the Parenting in Uniform Facebook pageFollow on Twitter:  @MomInUniformEmail:  ParentingInUniform@gmail.com Editing, voiceover, music, and show notes by audiblelemonade.com.

On today's episode of the Entrepreneur Evolution Podcast, we are joined by Brad Baldridge. Brad Baldridge is a College Funding Specialist who has helped thousands of families plan and save for college with smart and proven strategies to save time, money and stress. As a financial expert, blogger and host of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast, Brad has been sharing his college planning insights with clients, subscribers and listeners for nearly 20 years. He teaches parents the best ways to save and pay for college, including how to find the right school, maximize financial aid and scholarships, avoid student loan debt, and make your children's college dreams come true without wiping out your finances or retirement. Since 1998, Brad has become one of the nation's leading college planning and college financial experts. He offers life-changing advice through his private practice, his online platforms, and at numerous workshops, seminars and events each year. To learn more about Brad's business, visit https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/ We would love to hear from you, and it would be awesome if you left us a 5-star review. Your feedback means the world to us, and we will be sure to send you a special thank you for your kind words. Don't forget to hit “subscribe” to automatically be notified when guest interviews and Express Tips drop every Tuesday and Friday. Interested in joining our monthly entrepreneur membership? Email Annette directly at yourock@ievolveconsulting.com to learn more. Ready to invest in yourself? Book your free session with Annette HERE. Keep evolving, entrepreneur. We are SO proud of you! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annette-walter/support

Meet Brad Baldridge, Financial Expert, Founder of Taming the High Cost of College and podcast host of the same name. We discuss everything from getting into an ivy league school at the cost of a state school, when to start planning for college. What to do if you have child in high school. So much information packed into this not to be missed podcast. Reach out to Brad... Website Podcast Get his FREE SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE FOR BUSY PARENTS ++++++++++ Thank You for listening! Here are some great ways we can connect! 1. Need more help? Let's grab some coffee or tea and talk. Go to TalkWithCelia.com and choose the time that works for you. 2. Looking for a manual for parenting your child (now in English & Spanish)? It's finally here and you can grab your copy of my latest parenting & children's books today! 3. Become a Member of my TRANQUILITY TRIBE and STOP YELLING Once & For All. 4. Read my latest article to find out how to stop yelling...https://elejrnl.com?p=2665922 5. Looking to be part of a fun free and informative FB community (without all the bitching)?... join us in Pumped Up Parenting 6. Love YouTube? Do you know there are lots of parenting videos, story time videos for you and your kids, as well as some great family workout videos? All on Pumped Up Parenting with Celia Kibler 7. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok 8. Join me on my newest platform PEANUT: Connecting women across fertility & motherhood 9. Join us on THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CALM, April 5th, 2023 Take the Pledge, Sponsor our Mission & Our school in Uganda, Share the Day, Take one of our Calm Classes and feel great! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pumped-up-parenting/support

Most college students today will need help to fund their education.  So says Brad Baldridge, the founder of the website, Taming the High Cost of College.  He says paying for higher education will hurt, but it can hurt less if planned well. You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook. And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal Twitter page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and request topics you'd like her to cover here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's that time of the year. Dorms are opening up. Kids are getting ready to play sick to miss out on a test. Stress is building on both ends. If you have a child getting close to the college years, then this episode (and every dad) is for you. Today, Dave O talks with college financial expert Brad Baldridge.   Brad Baldridge is a leading financial planner for over 20 years. He has been specializing in helping clients and their families in college planning. Brad saw this challenge and started his own company, "Taming the High Cost of College." Brad offers proven ways to maximize scholarships, tuition costs, financial aid, and so much more so we as parents don't have to worry about losing our savings or our children being in over their eyes with debt.    Today, Brad shares so much about how to get ready for college. From early to late stage planning, how going to the "off-brand" school could be just as beneficial as "name-brand" how to maximize financial aid, how you could even get to school with very little to no college debt, and a ton more.    Be sure to check out Brad's free training and resources for college planning, as well as his podcast "Taming the High Cost of College," all over at tamingthehighcostofcollege.com.

ENCORE EPISODECast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostBrad Baldridge - guest expertParents, are you looking for the best way to pay for college that saves time, money, and stress? Then you will definitely want to tune in to this episode with financial expert, Brad Baldridge. Brad Baldridge, Certified Financial Planner®, is a College Funding Consultant specializing in late stage college funding planning and the chief podcaster of Taming The High Cost Of College.  He provides customized planning using the latest financial aid, tax, cash flow and academic strategies.  Over the past 10 years Brad has directly helped hundreds of families plan and pay for college. He has provided in-depth college plans resulting in increased financial aid, scholarships, identification of the right schools at the right price, and better loans.Tune in to learn:- What can parents do when just starting planning for college - where do they begin?- Some of the top strategies for saving and paying for college.- That the price of the school isn't what they see on the  website.- What price they should expect to pay?- How can families balance paying for college and saving for retirement?- How many students are able to attend private college for about the same price as a public university?- How do you navigate financial situations with a divorced parents?To learn more about Brad and his services, Baldridge College Solutions.Website - For parents to learn more about Dr. Tara Egan's books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook -  HERE.YouTube -  HERE.Instagram -  HERE.Website - To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services, visit HERE.E-Course -To learn more about Dr. Egan's online mini-course called "Managing Your Family's Technology and Social Media", created to help parents eliminate power struggles.Podcast edited by Christian Fox

Join us as we sit down with Certified Financial Planner and College Funding Consultant, Brad Baldridge, to talk through financial strategies that co-parents can employ to save for their child's future higher education. In this interview, Brad discusses the following:•    Understanding The Real Cost Of Sending Your Children To College •    Developing Financial Strategies For Saving For College •    Planning Early To Put Your Child On The Path To A Bright Future •    How Financial Aid, Scholarships And Loans Fit Into Reducing The Cost Of Going To College •    Understanding The Different Types Of Colleges And How To Plan For Each Of Them •    Why Your Child Being Undecided About Their College Major Isn't A Bad Thing •    Ways To Increase Your Child's Chances Of Admission To Their College Of Choice. •    Planning To Take The Stress And Uncertainty Out Of College Planning •    Understanding The DOs And DON'Ts Of Financial Aid •    Avoiding Or Minimizing Student Loans If you would like to speak with one of our family law attorneys, please call our office at (503) 227-0200, or visit our website at https://www.landerholmlaw.com.To speak with Brad further about financial strategies to save for your child's college education, you can contact him via his website: https://www.bradbaldridge.com/ or visit his Facebook page: Taming The High Cost of CollegeDisclaimer: The information provided to you today is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be specific recommendations or advice. Nothing in this communication is intended to provide legal advice nor does it constitute a client-attorney relationship, therefore you should not interpret the contents as such. Please consult with a qualified professional before acting on any of this material. Investing involves risk. Depending on the types of investments, there may be varying degrees of risk. Investors should be prepared to bear loss, including total loss of principal.

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[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/tamingthehighcostofcollege/147_Making_Wise_College_Decisions_With_The_51020_Outcomes_Rule.mp3" title="Making Wise College Decisions with the 5|10|20 Outcomes Rule" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] Parents want to help their kids plan for college, and one of the biggest challenges is helping them make a wise decision. In this podcast episode, I'm joined by Mike Flynn, owner of Engenius Learning, to talk about when it's best to start preparing your student for college, how much emphasis to put on testing, and how to use his 5|10|20 outcomes rule to balance your investment in college against your long-term outcomes and financial returns. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 147 – Making Wise College Decisions with the 5|10|20 Outcomes Rule appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/tamingthehighcostofcollege/146_Getting_Out_Of_College_Debt_Free.mp3" title="Getting Out of College Debt-Free" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] Most parents and students assume there's no way to graduate from college debt-free. But Kristina Ellis managed to graduate from college and grad school with zero debt, all thanks to honest conversations with her mom and an early start on scholarship applications and college planning beginning in her freshman year of high school. Hear Kristina's best advice and recommended resources in the latest episode of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 146 – Getting Out of College Debt-Free appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/tamingthehighcostofcollege/145_Getting_Into_Med_School.mp3" title="Getting Into Med School" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] Do you have a child who's interested in medical school? If so, it's important to understand the process, the requirements and qualifications for med school admission, and all the implications of pursuing a career in medicine. Find out what parents should know in this podcast episode, where Brad is joined by Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, Founder of Shemmassian Academic Consulting, to talk about getting into med school. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 145 – Getting Into Med School  appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/tamingthehighcostofcollege/144_Career_Planning_Empowered_By_TikTok_And_LinkedIn.mp3" title="Career Planning Empowered by TikTok and LinkedIn" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] These days, social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube are where younger people get a lot of their entertainment, and they're also where students can learn about college and career planning. Join Brad and his guest, Justin Nguyen, founder of Declassified Media, as they discuss the edutainment phenomenon, some of Justin's best career planning advice, and how students can use new media as well as LinkedIn to help plan for their future career. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 144 – Career Planning Empowered by TikTok and LinkedIn appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/tamingthehighcostofcollege/143_Choosing_College_How_To_Make_Better_Learning_Decisions_Throughout_Your Life.mp3" title="Choosing College: How to Make Better Learning Decisions Throughout Your Life" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] Choosing a college isn't just about making one good decision. It can have a huge impact on your life and career. In my latest podcast episode, I'm joined by education expert Michael B. Horn to talk about different types of students when it comes to choosing a college, how their goals and attitudes affect their decision-making, and how parents can help them make better learning decisions. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 143 – Choosing College: How to Make Better Learning Decisions Throughout Your Life appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

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Cast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostBrad Baldridge - guest expertParents, are you looking for the best way to pay for college that saves time, money, and stress? Then you will definitely want to tune in to this episode with financial expert, Brad Baldridge. Brad Baldridge, Certified Financial Planner®, is a College Funding Consultant specializing in late stage college funding planning and the chief podcaster of Taming The High Cost Of College.  He provides customized planning using the latest financial aid, tax, cash flow and academic strategies.  Over the past 10 years Brad has directly helped hundreds of families plan and pay for college. He has provided in-depth college plans resulting in increased financial aid, scholarships, identification of the right schools at the right price, and better loans.Tune in to learn:- What can parents do when just starting planning for college - where do they begin?- Some of the top strategies for saving and paying for college.- That the price of the school isn't what they see on the  website.- What price they should expect to pay?- How can families balance paying for college and saving for retirement?- How many students are able to attend private college for about the same price as a public university?- How do you navigate financial situations with a divorced parents?To learn more about Brad and his services, Baldridge College Solutions. Website - For parents to learn more about Dr. Tara Egan's books, webinars, public speaking opportunities, and coaching/consultation services, Go HERE.Facebook -  HERE.YouTube -  HERE.Instagram -  HERE.Website - To learn more about Dr. Tara Egan's child & adolescent therapy services, visit HERE.E-Course -To learn more about Dr. Egan's online mini-course called "Managing Your Family's Technology and Social Media", created to help parents eliminate power struggles.Podcast edited by Christian Fox

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/tamingthehighcostofcollege/141_Navigating_The_World_Of_Work.mp3" title="Navigating the World of Work" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] One of the biggest questions for many college-bound students is how to land their dream job once they've finished school. In this podcast episode, we find out the best tips for landing dream jobs and navigating the world of work from Daniel Botero, founder of the career mentoring company, Mastering College to Career. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 141 – Navigating the World of Work  appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/tamingthehighcostofcollege/140_Choosing_A_Career_Path.mp3" title="Choosing a Career Path" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] Choosing a career path is one of the most important decisions your student will ever make. But sometimes students are undecided, and parents can make some big mistakes in trying to help them. In this interview with career coach Kristin Clark, we talk about how students can choose the right career for their future and what parents should and shouldn't do to help them along. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 140 – Choosing a Career Path appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/tamingthehighcostofcollege/139_Getting_Into_Ivy_League_Schools.mp3" title="Getting Into Ivy League Schools" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] Many students want to get into an Ivy League school, or their parents want them to pursue an elite education. But first you need to meet the key requirements and know how to stand out. And before you pursue an Ivy League education, parents and students need to ask themselves some important questions. Find out more in my podcast interview with Ivy League graduate and educational consultant Julie Kim. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 139 – Getting Into Ivy League Schools  appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/tamingthehighcostofcollege/138_Will_College_Pay_Off.mp3" title=""Will College Pay Off?" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] Many parents wonder whether college will really pay off and how much a degree will impact their student's financial future. In my latest podcast, I'm joined by Professor Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania to talk about the real value of college degrees and some misconceptions about what college means for a student's future. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 138 – Will College Pay Off?  appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/tamingthehighcostofcollege/137_The_Recruiting_Process_For_Student_Athletes.mp3" title="The Recruiting Process for Student Athletes" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] Being a student-athlete can provide great opportunities to earn college scholarships while earning a degree and growing as a person. But parents and students need to know about the recruiting process first. Find out more about how recruiting works in my podcast interview with Lisa Strasman, president of Next College Student Athlete, an athletic recruiting platform. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 137 – The Recruiting Process for Student Athletes appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/tamingthehighcostofcollege/136_The_Prepared_Graduate.mp3" title="The Prepared Graduate" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] Getting a college degree doesn't guarantee that your child will be hired after graduation. To increase their chances of success, they need to be prepared and do the right things while they're still in high school and college. Find out more about what they need to do and how you can help them as a parent in my latest podcast interview with Kyyah Abdul, author of The Prepared Graduate. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 136 – The Prepared Graduate appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/tamingthehighcostofcollege/135_Appealing_and_Negotiating_Financial_Aid_Decisions.mp3" title="Appealing and Negotiating Financial Aid Decisions" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] If you've had a change an income due to divorce, loss of business income, a natural disaster, or other special circumstances, you can potentially appeal a college's financial aid decision or negotiate for more money. Hear how one parent did this successfully in my latest podcast episode. Listen now. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 135 – Appealing and Negotiating Financial Aid Decisions appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/tamingthehighcostofcollege/134_The_ULTIMATE_College_Student_Health_Handbook.mp3" title="The ULTIMATE College Student Health Handbook" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] Join Brad and award-winning medical expert Jill Grimes as we talk about how to keep your student healthy and handle their medical needs while they're in college. We talk about the right steps to ensure health and wellness, which potentially harmful activities to avoid, and how to get help with ADD, mental health, and more. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 134 – The ULTIMATE College Student Health Handbook appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/tamingthehighcostofcollege/133_College_Planning_Strategies_and_Timelines.mp3" title="College Planning Strategies and Timelines" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] In this episode, I'm joined by Todd Weaver, President of Strategies for College, Inc., to talk about college planning timelines and strategies, including when parents and students should get started, how to deal with family financial changes due to COVID-19, and what to do if you have a high school senior and need to get planning quickly. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 133 College Planning Strategies and Timelines appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/tamingthehighcostofcollege/132_Studying_in_Canada.mp3" title="Studying in Canada" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] In this episode, we have a great interview with Brandon Miller, a Canada Immigration Professional. He understands what it takes in order for a student to consider attending college in Canada. There are some interesting benefits about potentially becoming a Canadian citizen, of course, in addition to your U.S. citizenship. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 132 Studying in Canada appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/tamingthehighcostofcollege/131_Gap_Years_and_Gap_Time.mp3" title="Gap Years and Gap Time" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"]  Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 131 Gap Years and Gap Time appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/tamingthehighcostofcollege/130_College_Flight_Plan_A_Road_to_Self-Discovery.mp3" title="College Flight Plan: A Road to Self-Discovery" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] Parents want their kids to fly out toward a successful future and not fly back to their basements. In the latest episode of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast, I'm joined by Greg and Beth Langston, founders of College Flight Plan, to talk about some great ways to get your student thinking about the right career and major choices for their long-term success. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 130 – College Flight Plan: A Road to Self-Discovery appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/tamingthehighcostofcollege/129_Need-Based_Financial_Aid.mp3" title="Need-Based Financial Aid and How It Works" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] Learn the basics of need-based financial aid, how it works, how to apply, and how to find out how much aid you might receive. Join Brad and his guest co-host Chuck Erickson as they talk about it all on the Taming the High Cost of College podcast. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 129 – Need-Based Financial Aid and How It Works appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/tamingthehighcostofcollege/128_College_Testing_-_What_Every_Parent_Should_Know.mp3" title="College Testing: What Every Parent Should Know" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] The SAT and ACT tests are an important part of the admissions process at many college and universities, and they're also a key to qualifying for scholarships. Join Brad and his co-host Chuck Erickson as they provide a quick introduction to college testing and what every parent should know about testing, how it works, and how students can prepare for success. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 128 – College Testing: What Every Parent Should Know appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/tamingthehighcostofcollege/127_Student_Loans_and_How_to_Avoid_College_Debt.mp3" title="Student Loans and How to Avoid College Debt" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] Want to learn the basics of student loans and how to avoid graduating with huge college debt? Join Brad and his guest, independent educational consultant Chuck Erickson, as they talk about student loans, how they work, the best options for students and their families, and provide answers to some of parents' most common loans questions. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 127 – Student Loans and How to Avoid Student Debt appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tamingthehighcostofcollege/EP126_How_to_Find_and_Win_Scholarships.mp3" title="How to Find and Win Scholarships" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] Want to find and get scholarships that will help lower the cost of college for your student? Join Brad and his guest, independent educational consultant Chuck Erickson, as they talk about scholarships, where to find them, how to apply, and what you need to do to win. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 126 – How to Find and Win Scholarships appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tamingthehighcostofcollege/EP125_Getting_Accepted_to_College.mp3" title="Getting Accepted to College" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] Learn about college visits and how to use them to evaluate schools, get answers to all your important questions about a campus, and help decide where your student wants to apply and attend. Join Brad and independent educational consultant, Chuck Erickson, as they talk about college visits in the latest episode of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 125 – Getting Accepted to College appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tamingthehighcostofcollege/EP124_Using_College_Visits_to_Evaluate_Schools.mp3" title="Using College Visits to Evaluate Schools" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] Learn about college visits and how to use them to evaluate schools, get answers to all your important questions about a campus, and help decide where your student wants to apply and attend. Join Brad and independent educational consultant, Chuck Erickson, as they talk about college visits in the latest episode of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 124 – Using College Visits to Evaluate Schools appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tamingthehighcostofcollege/EP123_Tools_for_Researching.mp3" title="How to Research Colleges" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] In the latest episode of the Taming the High Cost of College Podcast, independent educational consultant Chuck Erickson joins Brad to talk about how to research colleges and how parents can help their student find the right school for their future. Join Brad and Chuck to learn how to get started, the best tools you can use, whether you should trust college rankings, and much more. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 123 – How to Research Colleges appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tamingthehighcostofcollege/EP122_Choosing_a_Major.mp3" title="Choosing a College Major" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] In the latest episode of the Taming the High Cost of College Podcast, independent educational consultant Chuck Erickson joins Brad to talk about choosing a college major and a career. Chuck and Brad share expert advice for parents in how to help your student evaluate majors and careers, the key questions you should ask, and what to do if your student is undecided. Listen Now... The post THCC Episode 122 – Choosing a College Major appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tamingthehighcostofcollege/EP121_The_Net_Price_of_College.mp3" title="Net Price of Colleges: The Real Story" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] The real cost of college is almost never the price you see on school websites. To know what college will really cost your family, you need to find out the net price of schools based on your income and after all grants and scholarships are subtracted from the price. In this episode, we talk about how net price is calculated and how to find out what the average family in your income bracket has really paid at individual colleges in all 50 U.S. states. Find Out More... The post THCC Episode 121 – Net Price of Colleges: The Real Story appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tamingthehighcostofcollege/EP120_-_Finding_a_Good_Fit_School.mp3" title="Finding a Good Fit School" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] There's a better than 50% chance that a new college student will transfer or drop out of college if their school doesn't fit their preferences. Here's how parents and students can avoid this disaster by doing their research, finding a good fit school, and choosing the right college. Read More... The post THCC Episode 120 – Finding a Good Fit School appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

[smart_track_player url="https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/tamingthehighcostofcollege/Episode_119_-_How_to_Make_College_Planning_Easier_by_Working_with_Consultants.mp3" title="Making College Planning Easier by Working with Consultants" social="true" social_twitter="true" social_facebook="true" social_gplus="true"] High school counselors often help students as part of the college planning process, but with a ratio of one counselor per 100 students, they're limited in how much and how often they can help. This is why it's important for parents to consider working with independent educational consultants. In this episode, we talk about working with consultants to make college planning easier, including how they can help, what you can expect, and why it's so critical to start planning early. Read More... The post THCC Episode 119 – How to Make College Planning Easier by Working with Consultants appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

This episode dives deep into how college fits into your plan for your family’s future. Brad Baldridge is a late-stage college planning specialist. He helps parents of high school students plan and pay for college using strategies such as merit aid, need based aid, tax planning, savings and investing for college, negotiating with colleges, scholarships and loans. Over the past 10 years Brad has directly helped hundreds of families plan and pay for college. He has provided in-depth college plans resulting in increased financial aid, scholarships, identification of the right schools at the right price, and better loans. Brad’s expertise is featured weekly on his podcast, Taming The High Cost of College. Since 2013 Brad and his expert guests have explored and shared great information related to college planning. Podcast Highlights: Who is Brad Baldridge? After walking away from his corporate job, Brad found his calling helping families deal with college.   Dealing with failures, financial planning is for everyone.   Owning real estate as a safety net for entrepreneurship Times have changed for entrepreneurs, it may be better to find a mentor first. Planning for college and the future Cost of college has risen and parents are now expected to pay, the two stages of planning. Making the plan come together, the money gap and lifestyle choices after college. Is the college ROI still worth it? Baking college into your cake and the bank of mom and dad. Starting a side hustle, making sure retirement is still an option.   Can you prepay for college? Building your college list appropriately can save you tens of thousands of dollars.   Are “name brand” schools worth the price tag? “Your competition has a degree too.” ~ Brad Baldridge   How to College by Brian Robin Don’t wait to start.   Links: www.tamingthehighcostofcollege.com https://www.facebook.com/TamingTheHighCostOfCollege Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe to the show on iTunes!

What is a certified tax coach? “We help our clients keep more of what they make by lowering their tax liability through legal means,” describes our guest Craig Cody. He is a best selling author and certified tax coach that works in all 50 states with his average client saving over $20,000 a year in taxes. Filling out the forms properly is very different from planning your life to get the most back from completing those boxes. Listen to this short episode for all of the tax secrets you can’t miss! Read More... The post THCC118 – Understanding College Tax Deductions Interview with Craig Cody, Certified Tax Coach and Author “Secrets of a Tax Free Life” appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

What is a certified tax coach? “We help our clients keep more of what they make by lowering their tax liability through legal means,” describes our guest Craig Cody. He is a best selling author and certified tax coach that works in all 50 states with his average client saving over $20,000 a year in taxes. Filling out the forms properly is very different from planning your life to get the most back from completing those boxes. Listen to this short episode for all of the tax secrets you can’t miss! Read More... The post THCC118 – Understanding College Tax Deductions Interview with Craig Cody, Certified Tax Coach and Author “Secrets of a Tax Free Life” appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

During this introductory podcast you will learn:   Who is Brad Baldridge What is late state college planning How to get answers to your burning questions on future podcasts “Brad Recommends” segment on this and all future podcasts