I’ve just updated this college dorm must haves article for 2020. I know plenty of parents and students are shopping online right now to prepare for the fall semester. That’s why I’ve updated this article to have what, I believe, should be on every list of things to bring to college, especially when living in…
Paying for College
How to Understand a Financial Aid Letter
Congrats to your son or daughter on their college acceptance. Now that April 1 has come and gone, the future class of 2022 has likely found out where they could be going to college in the fall. They’ve also likely found out what kind of financial assistance they might be receiving, in the form of…
Does Your College Offer a Sibling Discount?
Do you have more than one child in college or more than one child applying to college? If so, you should find out if the colleges they are interested in or already attending have a sibling discount. What Is a Sibling Discount? A sibling discount is a discounted rate on tuition. It kicks in when…
How to Protect Yourself After the Equifax Security Breach
A version of this article on the Equifax security breach originally appeared on Parade.com By now you’ve likely heard about the recent Equifax security breach. This security breach could have put as many as 143 million Americans at financial risk. That’s because Equifax, one of the big credit-reporting agencies, was hacked. Nearly every financial decision…
Paying for College: Topic of My New Book
The Complete Guide to Paying for College is available for purchase on Amazon now! My latest book is The Complete Guide to Paying for College. Geared towards the middle class, it offers surprising ways to pay for college. This advice will resonate with millions of middle-class families. These are the folks that never made enough…
VIDEO: Facebook Live on Paying for College The Common App
Earlier today I debuted my new weekly series of Facebook Live broadcasts on paying for college. I will be doing these Facebook Lives every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Eastern from my page on Facebook. The Facebook Live broadcasts are to kick off the upcoming publication of my new book The Complete Guide to Paying for…
What Is The Common App? Facebook Live
What is the Common App and why do you care? Well, if you’ve got a student applying to college this year, it matters very much. What is the Common App? The Common App is a website that hundreds of colleges and universities participate in, providing one place students can go online to file college applications….
Save Money on Car Insurance
You probably knew that being a bad driver could cost you more for insurance. But did you know that being a good driver could help you save money on car insurance? I’m not just talking a driver who doesn’t get speeding tickets or have car accidents. I’m talking about driving habits like not braking hard…
5 Financial Tips for College Grads
Many college grads are about to become responsible for themselves financially, but who knows if they are ready for the challenges of finding work, sticking to a budget, furnishing an apartment and managing student loan payments. To the rescue: today’s guest post, courtesy of Dan O’Malley, CEO of PerkStreet Financial, a progressive online bank that…