THCC Episode 151 – The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No...
Today’s Guest: Mark Herschberg, Author of The Career Toolkit Mark is the author of The Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. The book aims to help individuals gain...
View ArticleTHCC Episode 152 – Loan Repayment Assistance Programs
Today’s Guest: Peter Samuelson, President of Ardeo Education Solutions Peter is a graduate of Yale Law School and a former management consultant with McKinsey & Company. Peter is now the...
View ArticleTHCC Episode 153 – College Success Habits: 7 Powerful Principles
Today’s Guest: Jesse Mogle, Author of College Success Habits Despite not pursuing a medical degree, Jesse spent 12 years attending college, which he attributed mainly to his behavior back in high...
View ArticleTHCC Episode 154 – 529 Plans and the Gift of College
Today’s Guest: Patricia Roberts, COO of Gift of College As a former college student who had to borrow thousands of dollars in student loans, Patricia Roberts is no stranger to the struggles and...
View Article9 Things Parents Should Know About PLUS Loans
Navigating the college process with your child and figuring out how to pay the cost can be a stressful time for your family. It can get even worse when financial aid and loans don’t cover all your...
View ArticleTHCC Episode 155 – The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen’s Wellness and...
Today’s Guest: Cindy Muchnick, co-author of The Parent Compass Cindy is an expert in the college admissions process and an educational consultant who has had her own practice for nearly 20 years....
View ArticleTHCC Episode 156 – Is a Liberal Arts Degree Worth It?
Today’s Guest: Dr. Richard Detweiler, author of The Evidence Liberal Arts Needs Rick is the author of a book described by Forbes as among “the best higher education books of 2021” — The Evidence...
View ArticleTHCC Episode 157 – College in 3: Getting Your College Degree in 3 Years
Today’s Guests: Dr. Lori Carrell, Chancellor at University of Minnesota Rochester Chancellor Lori J. Carrell, PhD, has served the new and innovative University of Minnesota Rochester (UMR) campus as...
View ArticleWhy College Doesn’t Cost What You Think
When it comes to thinking about college and how much it will cost, many of us start with some preconceived and overly simplistic ideas. Here are some common examples: We can’t afford a private college...
View ArticleTHCC Episode 158 – Degree Insurance: Guaranteed Income After You Graduate
Today’s Guests: Wade Eyerly, CEO and Founder of Degree Insurance Wade is known for innovation in heavily regulated spaces, pioneering the all-you-can-fly subscription airline model as founder and CEO...
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The Complete Parents’ Guide to College Testing
The ACT and SAT tests have been a major part of the college admissions process for decades. But a lot has changed in recent years, and there’s now a huge decision that parents and students need to make...
View Article9 Things You Should Know About Private Student Loans
The world of college planning may seem like a whirlwind of information to sort through. Many families become stressed thinking about all the decisions involved, especially when it comes to paying for...
View ArticleTHCC Episode 159 – Is Engineering for You?
Today’s Guest: Jeff Perry, Founder of More than Engineering Jeff believes that everyone has great value, and he wants to help them see it in themselves. Now Jeff provides engineering and technical...
View ArticleStudent Loan Debt Forgiveness: Quick Facts for Parents
Last week, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to initiate a major student loan forgiveness program through the federal government.The good news is that this initiative will potentially...
View ArticleFall is the Time for College Visits (And Here’s Why)
The fall season is one of the best times to visit colleges, but many families blow this crucial opportunity. They don’t start planning early enough, don’t schedule enough visits, and miss out on...
View Article6 Ways to Pay for College
If you have a child who’s heading off to college soon, you might be wondering how you’re going to pay for the costs. Even if your family qualifies for financial aid, it might not cover all of your...
View Article10 Things to Consider Before Choosing a College
Like other decisions in life, when choosing a college, a portion of the decision is logical, but much of it is emotional. As parents, we want to do the best for our kids, but giving them the best in a...
View ArticleCollege Financial Planners: What They Do and Why Families Hire Them
Planning and paying for your children’s college education is one of the biggest challenges most parents face. There’s a lot at stake including your child’s future and your family’s finances. But when...
View Article3 Last-Minute Strategies to Save on College Costs
If you have a high school senior at home, you should be looking at strategies to help save on college costs, even though your student will be graduating soon. There are a number of strategies that can...
View ArticleThe 5 Types of Federal Financial Aid
Most college financial aid and loans are based on federal grants, funds, and subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Education. There are a total of five types of federal financial aid, and it’s...
View ArticleTHCC Episode 160 – Writing Great Essays for College Admissions and Scholarships
Today’s Guest: Suzanne Davis, Founder of Academic Writing Success Suzanne Davis is an online academic writing tutor. For Suzanne, academic writing is an art and a skill anyone can learn. With...
View ArticleTHCC Episode 161 – Accessible Education for All
Today’s Guest: Mary Morris, CEO of Virginia529 Mary Morris, CEO of Virginia529, brings more than three decades of financial and tax services experience to her role as an industry authority. She...
View Article529 College Savings Plans: A Quick Introduction
If you’re a parent who wants to help your child or children pay for college, you probably want to maximize how much you can potentially save and contribute toward their tuition and expenses. One way...
View Article10 Strategies to Improve Your Child’s Scholarship Chances
Every parent loves the idea of free money to help your child pay for college, and scholarships are one way to get it. But first your student has to win scholarships, and that requires one of three...
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THCC Episode 162 – Getting Into Law School
Today’s Guest: Sydney Montgomery, CEO of S. Montgomery Admissions Consulting Sydney Montgomery, CEO of S. Montgomery Admissions Consulting, specializes in helping first-generation and minority...
View ArticleTHCC Episode 163 – The College Wellness Guide
Today’s Guest: Casey Barneson, author of The College Wellness Guide Casey Barneson is the college counselor at Beverly Hills High School, a public high school in Beverly Hills, California, and along...
View ArticleTHCC Episode 164 – Semester at Sea
Today’s Guest: Scott Marshall, CEO of Semester at Sea In Scott’s role as the President and CEO, he is responsible for the overall strategic direction and financial well-being of the Institute for...
View Article529 Plan Investment Options: A Quick Guide for Parents
In my previous Quick Introduction to 529 Plans, I laid out the basics of what 529 college savings plans are, how they work, and how you can use them to save and invest money for college and...
View ArticleSmart Ways to Use Your 529 Plan
In my previous articles on 529 plans, I provided a quick introduction to how 529 college savings plans work and how to set one up, plus the different investment options you can choose. Now it’s time...
View ArticleTHCC Episode 165 – College Parent Central: Parenting in the Best Way Possible
Today’s Guest: Vicki Nelson, College Parent Central Founder/Editor Vicki has nearly forty years of experience in higher education as a college professor, academic advisor, speech coach, and...
View ArticleTHCC Episode 166 – Class Tracker: How to Help Your Students Stay Organized
Today’s Guest: Lesley Martin, Founder and CEO of ClassTracker® Lesley Martin is an author, educator and entrepreneur who has worked with students for over 20 years as a classroom teacher, track and...
View ArticleAdvanced 529 Plan Strategies to Maximize College Money
Whether you’re new to 529 plans or you’ve already opened a 529 college savings and investment account, you probably want to save and grow as much college money as you can. Previously, I provided an...
View ArticleTHCC 529 Plan Series EP 1: 529 Plan Basics
Today’s Guest: John Munley, College Funding Specialist Despite being a successful foreign currency trader with a 27-year career on Wall Street, John Munley was still worried about paying for...
View ArticleTHCC 529 Plan Series EP 2: 529 Plan Investment Options
Today’s Guest: John Munley, College Funding Specialist Despite being a successful foreign currency trader with a 27-year career on Wall Street, John Munley was still worried about paying for...
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You Can Save for College AND Retirement. Here’s How.
Helping your kids pay for college and saving for your retirement are two of the biggest financial investments most people will ever make. But many people don’t do a good job of planning for them, and...
View ArticleTHCC 529 Plan Series EP 3: 529s and Other College Savings Plans
Today’s Guest: John Munley, College Funding Specialist Despite being a successful foreign currency trader with a 27-year career on Wall Street, John Munley was still worried about paying for...
View ArticleTHCC 529 Plan Series EP 4: Advanced Strategies Around 529 Plans
Today’s Guest: John Munley, College Funding Specialist Despite being a successful foreign currency trader with a 27-year career on Wall Street, John Munley was still worried about paying for...
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New SAI and FAFSA Changes: What Counselors Need to Know
Major new changes to federal financial aid rules are going into effect this fall, and if you’re a high school guidance counselor, you probably have a lot of questions about the changes and what they...
View ArticleWhen College Will Be More Complicated for Your Family
Planning for college is a major task for every student and family, but if you’re in one of 11 key categories, it gets more complicated. If you’re in one of these categories, you’ll need to start your...
View Article6 Things That Should Be On Your College Planning Calendar
Planning for college is one of the most important things parents and students will ever do. But it can seem overwhelming, particularly if you’re not organized and don’t start planning early enough....
View ArticleInheritance and College Financial Aid: What Beneficiaries Need to Know
An inheritance can be a financial windfall if you’re a beneficiary, and one of the most common ways that people use money that they’ve inherited is to help pay for college costs. However, if you’re...
View ArticleThe Top 10 College Planning Mistakes
In the years I’ve spent helping families plan for college, I’ve encountered a number of families who came to me after they had already made some major mistakes that cost them thousands of dollars in...
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Planning for College: Parent vs. Student Responsibilities
Every parent wants to see their children succeed in life, and helping them find the right college and pay for it is one of the first big steps we can help them take. However, successfully planning for...
View ArticleStudent Aid Index: What Parents and Students Should Know
What is the Student Aid Index? The Student Aid Index (SAI) is a number used by college financial aid administrators to measure families’ ability to pay for college. It’s part of the process of...
View ArticleHelping Your Teen Choose a College Major and Career
Choosing a college major and a potential career can be a big challenge for many college-bound students. It’s often a struggle for parents too, who often wonder how they can help and encourage their...
View Article5 Ways to Save Money on College Costs by Using School Data
Paying for college is expensive for most families, but even if you’re wealthy enough to pay for it without worrying, you’d probably like to get a better deal. When you’re having to pay tens or even...
View Article5 Things Juniors Should Be Doing Now (Parents and Students Included)
Now is a crucial time for juniors and their parents to work hard on college planning. The whole college process is going to take a lot of time, effort and money. The more you learn and the better you...
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College Visits 101: The 5 Types of College Visits
These days, no one should be choosing a college sight unseen. We all want to find a college where our children can thrive, and college visits are the first step in finding a good fit for the right...
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7 Quick Tips for FAFSA Season
College is expensive, and unless you’re independently wealthy, you should look to save money on your college costs whenever you can. This is why the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid,...
View ArticleQuestions to Ask Your Financial Advisor About College Planning
If your family has a financial advisor who helps you with your money and your saving and investing, you might go to that same expert to help you with college. If you ask your advisor if they can help...
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