Education
Sep 21, 2026
A full ride academic or athletic scholarship is the gold standard for college funding, an unrealistic dream for many families and an achievement to celebrate for a few. A recent conversation with one of those scholarship recipients gave me a new perspective on that...
May 18, 2026
It’s common for parents of high school seniors to joke, “At least when he goes off to college we won’t have to feed him! Think of how much we’ll save on grocery bills.” If you look carefully at actual college costs, this may not be such a joke. According to the...
Jul 21, 2025
The new “Trump Account” provision in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is being promoted as a game-changing way to help American families. Every new US citizen born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, gets a $1,000 deposit from the government. Parents and...
Jun 9, 2025
Across the country, members of the Class of 2025 have been hearing powerful messages from commencement speakers about purpose, ambition, and changing the world. Graduation is a moment that calls for big dreams. There’s also another message I wish someone had...
Apr 29, 2024
When each of my children was born, I had their application for a 529 college fund filled out, mailed, and funded with the first $100 before they were released from the hospital. I dutifully funded those accounts monthly for years, until they accumulated enough to fund...
Feb 12, 2024
If you’re looking for a financial advisor, one of the first things you may notice is the array of letters behind their names. (For example, mine include MS, CFP®, CFT-I™, and CeFT®.) Chances are you don’t know what all these designations mean, and your eyes may glaze...
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