budgeting, college, Saving
College Planning Checklist
Hi Money Masters, I bet almost (if not ALL) of you know at least 1 student who is getting ready to go to college or has started the planning process for college. I also bet that you all know how much preparation, planning, saving, strategizing, budgeting, thinking, sacrificing, etc. it can take when getting ready… Read More
budgeting, college, Community, Saving
Parents’ Guide: Financially Preparing Your College Student
Hi Money Masters, Summer is over and the kids are back to school. For those who have children in college or getting ready to go to college, have you thought about how they will handle finances on their own? Some of you may give your child money for the year or some to help out… Read More
college, Saving
Got Student Loans? Get organized!
Hi Money Masters, Life can be so busy. So hectic. So chaotic. We have so many responsibilities and things to manage that it can feel a bit overwhelming at times. Right? In all the hustle and bustle of everyday life it’s easy to forget things. But we want to make sure we don’t ever forget… Read More
college, credit, Saving
FAFSA FAQs
Hi Money Masters, I know school is just around the corner for most students and some have already packed up and started their journey to college! What an awesome, exciting adventure! I also know that last year only about 60% of high school students who planned on going to college filled out the FAFSA. This should… Read More
college, credit, Saving
Your College Financial Checklist
Hi Money Masters, Back to school season is JUST around the corner. I can almost smell the chalk! People are bustling about getting school supplies, shopping for new clothes (in bigger sizes because kids grow so fast!), and of course, checking and re-checking that budget! All this stuff doesn’t come free, right? For those getting… Read More
college, Community, Saving
10 Facts for Applying for Scholarships and Student Loans
Hi Money Masters, The process of figuring out how to afford college can be quite daunting. There is a lot of information out there! I’m here to simplify some things for you regarding this process. Here are 10 facts about applying for scholarships or loans (private or federal) … 1. Research the company, organization… Read More
college, Saving
How to Save for College
Hi Money Masters, In keeping with the college theme this summer, I thought I’d follow up last week’s “paying for college” discussion with how to SAVE for college! Now that we know how expensive a higher education can really be, we need to hit the gas on the savings aspect of the process. As I… Read More
college, Community, Saving
College: 4 Ways to Pay
Hi Money Masters, I came across a quote the other day, however, I don’t know who said it. It goes like this…“Which scholarship do you have ZERO chance of winning? The one you don’t apply for.” I thought to myself, “good point!” When a student makes the decision to get a college education, the first… Read More
Mortgage, Saving
Begin Investing with Less Than $100!
Hi Money Masters! When you hear the word “investing”, what do you think of? Does it conjure up visions of the Monopoly guy peering through his monocle at you or do you imagine people sitting in mansions looking at the stock market in the newspaper with fuzzy slippers and a butler? Or do you picture… Read More
Community, credit, Saving
New Grads Financial Checklist
Hi Money Masters, ‘Tis the season for donning gowns, tossing caps, snapping pics and celebrating education! That’s right; it’s GRADUATION season. It’s a time that is full of hope, courage, and making life-impacting decisions. Whether a new graduate from high school or college, these young men and women need to be armed with the knowledge… Read More
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