Retirement or College Savings, which Takes Priority?

Retirement or College Savings, which Takes Priority?

by Lori Atwood | Jan 1, 2023 | College Savings & Financial Aid, Financial Fitness, Saving: Retirement & Other

There’s a parental continuum when it comes to paying for college. On one end is “The kids can pay for their own college” and on the other end is “we will take out all the loans and pay them all back so precious junior does not have any student loans.” Both are...
Student Loan Repayment Pitfalls – Don’t fall in…

Student Loan Repayment Pitfalls – Don’t fall in…

by Lori Atwood | Jan 23, 2017 | College Savings & Financial Aid, Financial Fitness

Usually, I do not resend articles written by other outlets, but in this case I am, because I think it is so important and I get asked about student loan payback plans a lot. If you, or your child, have student loans, please read 6 Tips for Avoiding the Worst Student...
Expected Family Contribution! We Can’t Afford that Much Per Year for College – Are They Crazy?

Expected Family Contribution! We Can’t Afford that Much Per Year for College – Are They Crazy?

by Lori Atwood | Feb 15, 2016 | College Savings & Financial Aid, Financial Fitness

“Are they crazy?” is the most exclaimed comment parents say when they see their Expected Family Contribution after getting their financial aid package from their child’s chosen college. The amount can be outrageous. The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is calculated...
Love, Honor and Loans – Top 3 Questions (and Answers) about Marrying a Person with Student Debt

Love, Honor and Loans – Top 3 Questions (and Answers) about Marrying a Person with Student Debt

by Lori Atwood | Jan 20, 2016 | College Savings & Financial Aid, Financial Fitness

Student debt is a pretty hot topic these days and I see clients coming to me with anywhere from $84/month to $2600/month in loan payback amounts. It’s also a bit of a “hot potato” when it comes to engaged or newly married couples. Here are the...
Top 5 Tips for College Student Managing Their Money at School

Top 5 Tips for College Student Managing Their Money at School

by Lori Atwood | Sep 9, 2015 | College Savings & Financial Aid, Financial Fitness

It’s just after Labor Day weekend. Fall is in the air, stores are already selling Halloween candy and your college student may have just left for college a few days or weeks ago. Do you think your college student knows how to manage his/her money at school? Whether...
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