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Even though to me it seems like summer is just getting started, some colleges are starting up again in only a month. This is the season when thousands of families are signing up for student loans. Personally, I don’t think loans are necessary to earn a college degree, but they definitely are the norm. If you or your child are planning on attending college this fall and using loans to do so, you need to know what you’re getting into. Here ...

The Department of Education recently revamped the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to make it easier to submit, and therefore, make student aid more accessible. They say, “The Better FAFSA is simplified, redesigned, and streamlined. It is faster and easier to fill out, with most students and families completing it in less than 15 minutes.” With its rocky rollout, I’m not sure if their claims are true, but what matters is that the FAFSA is completely different, ...

There are 3 foundational things that you can start developing in your children from an early age that will help make college less of a burden on your budget. View post

Back in November, I gave you some homework. Did you do it? I hope so! Being on the same page as your spouse about your vision for the future is very important. I have some more homework for you again this week. It’s a lot like last time’s—getting on the same page as your spouse. Except this time the topic of conversation is in the nearer future. How Much Would You Like To Help Your Children Financially? After the retirement conversation, the ...

Clergy and religious workers are now eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) based on their religious work. To be eligible, the loans must still be direct, 120 payments must be made, and the borrower must work for a qualifying employer. View post

Last week, I wrote about things you should do after having a baby. One of the things I mentioned was saving for college and I got a lot of questions about it. We all know it's a good idea to save if we want our kids to go to college, but for most of us, that’s the extent of our knowledge. How do you save? What are your options? Where do you put the money? How do you even open ...

Graduate and undergraduate student loans are not the same. Here are 4 things you need to take into consideration before taking out loans for seminary.

You probably don’t realize it, but the student loan options available for graduate and undergraduate students are different. Here is a look at the options you have to help pay for seminary.

As more and more free higher education opportunities become available, does it make sense to save for your children's college anymore? And if you do, what happens with the money if they don't use it for college? View post

Families and college students all over the country fill out the FAFSA to apply for financial aid. But what can you do if you aren't awarded enough aid to go to the school of your choice? View post