Tag: Education Funding
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...
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...
Oct 2, 2023
I appear monthly on South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s “In The Moment” program, hosted by Lori Walsh. In a recent segment, she asked me to address the emotions around student loan forgiveness, especially for those who had no debt or did not qualify for such programs....
Feb 3, 2019
Debt-Free Education a Head Start for SuccessWatch this video on YouTube Here’s a strategy to give yourself a strong start toward career success: graduate from college with little or no debt. This may be harder than it used to be, but with planning and commitment...
