We’ve been talking about different arrangements that allow you to pay for college. However, even if you can get the finances to work out, you should first take a moment and ask yourself, “Does it make sense for my child … Continue reading →

Usually when people think of financing college, their minds go first to scholarships. I hope you understand by now that there are a wide range of other options that should be examined closely as well. However, people still tend to … Continue reading →

Okay, so you buy some exotic fish from the pet store and bring them home. What do you do next? Fill the tank straight from the tap and dump in the fish? That does not result in healthy fish. You … Continue reading →

Grants are financial awards that are similar to scholarships. They are given out by the federal and state governments as well as individual colleges, and they do not have to be paid back. The defining point for most grants is … Continue reading →

A recent (2011) article by Boston University Professor Laurence Kotlikoff sparked considerable debate with the take-away that a person is better off financially becoming a plumber than getting a college education. (Actually, the argument was made that throughout his lifetime … Continue reading →

America’s position on a college education has changed. What once was a rather exceptional route pursued by a highly motivated group has now become mainstream. Tuition has grown twice as fast as inflation, and the end result has been outrageous … Continue reading →

Office supplies are a relatively small portion of the college budget, but there is still money to be saved in wise shopping. Office supplies for college can be divided into several categories: paper supplies, desk supplies, and computer supplies. we … Continue reading →

Chances are you have heard about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). There is a lot of confusion surrounding this application and how it is used that I would like to clear up here. What is it? The … Continue reading →

Electronic texts are the future. Which reader should I choose to take advantage of the benefits of electronic texts? The options for eReaders fall into several categories: laptop, ultrabook, netbook, tablet, dedicated reader, and smartphone. Read more>

You may be in the position where you are able to pay for your child’s college out of pocket. However, if that were the case, chances are you wouldn’t have needed this book. Parents, there is no requirement in that … Continue reading →