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Posts by Jeannie Burlowski

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#1 Thing Employers ACTUALLY Want In a "Just Out of College" New Hire – JeannieBurlowski.com You may think that the quality of the college your kid goes to will make him attractive to future employers. Actually, though, internships matter more.

What's the #1 secret to getting hired for a great career right out of college? PRO TIP: It's NOT the quality of college you attended! Research says it's work experience, internships, and other experiences.

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5 Ways to Keep Kids From Living Off You in Their 20s (AUDIO) – JeannieBurlowski.com Most parents worry at least sometimes, "What if these kids don't find good jobs—and just veg out on my couch 'til they're 30?" Help and hope here.

Every parent sometimes worries, "What if these kids don't find good jobs and become independent adults? What if they just lie around on my couch 'til they're 30?" On the podcast today, learn one sentence that can head all of this off.

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Can't My College Kid Just Declare Independence From Me? – JeannieBurlowski.com You want your kid to get more financial aid for college. If you "refuse to help him" and have him declare independence from you, will that help? Part 1 of 2

You'd love for your kid to get extra financial aid for college. If he "declares independence" from you and leaves all parental financial info off of his FAFSA form, will that help?

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How College Loans Got So Evil (5-Minute Video) – JeannieBurlowski.com Don't miss this 5-min video where TruTV's "Adam Rules Everything" blisters the college loan industry. Here, "How College Loans Got So Evil."

Don't miss this 5-minute video where Adam Conover of TruTV's "Adam Rules Everything" blisters the college loan industry. It's funny, and it's terrifying, and it'll make you want to do everything you can to avoid college loans for your kid. (I've got resources that'll help you with that.)

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Got Parent PLUS Loans? Act Fast Before Key Protections Disappear – JeannieBurlowski.com Had a kid in college since 2001? Urgent! Repayment policy for Parent PLUS loans is changing. Deadline's approaching. Step-by-step help here.

This is URGENT. Have you or your parents had a kid in college at any time since 2001? Repayment policy for Parent PLUS loans is changing. A safety net is available and free to access—but the deadline is fast approaching. I provide clear, step-by-step help here at no cost to you.

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Student Loan Debt Will Affect Kids In Ways They Can't Even Imagine – JeannieBurlowski.com Student loan debt will affect your kids' futures in ways they can't even imagine. Let's make sure they're debt-free—WITHOUT SCHOLARSHIPS.

Student loan debt will affect your kids' futures in ways they can't even imagine. Let's make sure they graduate debt-free—WITHOUT SCHOLARSHIPS.

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Elite Education Leads to a Happier Life. True or False? (The Answer Might Surprise You.) – JeannieBurlowski.com Is it true that an elite, expensive college education will lead to a happier life? The research will likely surprise you.

Is expensive, elite education necessary in order to get a good job and have a happy life?

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Debt-Free College Training—Fast and Easy – JeannieBurlowski.com Debt-free college is achievable, IF you have a qualified guide to lead you there. Here, specialized video help based on your kid's current age in school.

So—you've got a couple of bright, capable kids headed for college. Here's a fast-paced, 10-minute video that will help you get those kids through college debt-free and into jobs they LOVE afterward.

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"Can't We Just Count on All Student Loans Being Forgiven?" (Ah—No.) – JeannieBurlowski.com Got kids ages 12–18? Are you thinking your kid's student loans will all magically be forgiven? Think again. Then do just THIS ONE THING.

Are you thinking you won't need to use debt-free college strategy for your kid—because all his loans are magically going to be forgiven? Think again. Really. Then take your first step on the beautiful path to debt-free college graduation by doing THIS ONE THING. (For parents of kids ages 12–18.)

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Got Parent PLUS Loans? Act Fast Before Key Protections Disappear – JeannieBurlowski.com Had a kid in college since 2001? Urgent! Repayment policy for Parent PLUS loans is changing. Deadline's approaching. Step-by-step help here.

This is URGENT. Have you or your parents had a kid in college at any time since 2001? Repayment policy for Parent PLUS loans is changing. A safety net is available and free to access—but the deadline is fast approaching. I provide clear, step-by-step help here at no cost to you.

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6 Good Reasons to Take a Gap Year (and 2 Bad Ones) – JeannieBurlowski.com Your child doesn't seem ready for college yet. Is a gap year be a good idea? Here, 5 excellent reasons to take a gap year. (And 2 bad ones!)

Your 12th grader doesn't seem quite ready for college. Would it be good for them to take a gap year? Here, a professional academic strategist shares 5 good reasons—and 2 BAD reasons—to take a gap year.

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3 Reasons Every Teen Needs a Part-Time Job (AUDIO) – JeannieBurlowski.com Every teen needs a part-time job at some point. Here, find an explanation of why, along with a suggestion on how to make them WANT to get one.

In this episode of the Launch Your Teens podcast, I talk about three reasons every teen needs a part-time job at some point. I also direct you to a hilarious strategy that'll have your kid frantically running out the door to apply for jobs. Ha ha ha ha ha!

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5 Tips For Anyone Wondering about Commercial SAT or ACT Prep – JeannieBurlowski.com Considering commercially available SAT or ACT prep? Here—from a debt-free college strategist—5 tips to consider before you purchase anything.

So—you're considering commercially available SAT or ACT prep? Here—from a debt-free college strategist—are 5 tips to consider before you purchase anything. (Shout-out to Kaplan for getting my recommendation as best of the bunch.)

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Got Parent PLUS Loans? Act Fast Before Key Protections Disappear – JeannieBurlowski.com Had a kid in college since 2001? Urgent! Repayment policy for Parent PLUS loans is changing. Deadline's approaching. Step-by-step help here.

This is URGENT. Have you or your parents had a kid in college at any time since 2001? Repayment policy for Parent PLUS loans is changing. A safety net is available and free to access—but the deadline is fast approaching. I provide clear, step-by-step help here at no cost to you.

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Don't Miss This FREE Debt-Free College Newsletter – JeannieBurlowski.com Sign up today and get a clear, helpful debt-free college newsletter delivered straight to your email inbox. It's free.

Your 12th grader doesn't seem quite ready for college. Would it be good for him or her to take a gap year? Monday in my free email newsletter, I'll share 6 good reasons—and 2 BAD reasons—to take a gap year. If you've got kids ages 12–18, be sure you're subscribed (you can sign up using the link ....

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In College? Do This and Slash Your Student Loan Debt – JeannieBurlowski.com Is student loan debt causing you anxiety? Here's the liberating, exciting strategy to use to slash your student loan debt—starting now.

Is mounting student loan debt causing you anxiety and worry? Here's the liberating, exciting strategy you can use to get rid of it—starting right now.

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Why You Should Never Cosign a Student Loan – JeannieBurlowski.com So—you're being pressured to cosign a student loan? Here, 6 reasons to say NO to cosigning, and 4 things to do if you've already done it.

6 reasons to NEVER cosign a student loan. (Plus, 4 things that'll save you if you've already done it.) Please SHARE.

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Why "Follow Your Passion!" is Terrible Career Advice – JeannieBurlowski.com The only career advice many students get is "follow your passion!" Here's why "follow your passion" is terrible career advice for anyone.

For some students, the only career direction they ever get is, "Follow your passion!" Here's why that's one of the worst things you could ever say to a high school or college student.

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What's College Life Like on an Army ROTC Scholarship? – JeannieBurlowski.com An Army ROTC scholarship is not for everyone! Before you write it off, though, look at these facts about college life on an ROTC scholarship.

A non-military person explains the benefits of an Army ROTC scholarship.

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Social Security Checks Garnished to Pay for College – JeannieBurlowski.com Could you have your Social Security checks garnished to pay for your kids' college? Yes. But not if you follow the directions here.

Since 2001, the US government has taken $1.1 billion from Social Security checks to pay delinquent and defaulted student loan payments. One of the main causes of this? Scary, dangerous Parent PLUS Loans. Here's the help you need to avoid them. (Read this when your kid's in middle school.)

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Got Parent PLUS Loans? Act Fast Before Key Protections Disappear – JeannieBurlowski.com Had a kid in college since 2001? Urgent! Repayment policy for Parent PLUS loans is changing. Deadline's approaching. Step-by-step help here.

This is URGENT. Have you or your parents had a kid in college at any time since 2001? Repayment policy for Parent PLUS loans is changing. A safety net is available and free to access—but the deadline is fast approaching. I provide clear, step-by-step help here at no cost to you.

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"Can't We Just Count on All Student Loans Being Forgiven?" (Ah—No.) – JeannieBurlowski.com Got kids ages 12–18? Are you thinking your kid's student loans will all magically be forgiven? Think again. Then do just THIS ONE THING.

Are you thinking you won't need to use debt-free college strategy for your kid—because all his loans are magically going to be forgiven? Think again. Really. Then take your first step on the beautiful path to debt-free college graduation by doing THIS ONE THING. (For parents of kids ages 12–18.)

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One Call Can Increase Admissions Chances by 40% – JeannieBurlowski.com Once your kid's college applications are in, is there anything she can do to increase admissions chances? YES—it takes just one phone call.

Once your kid's college applications are all in, is there anything she can do to increase her admissions chances (and get herself more free money to help pay for college)? YES. And it just takes one phone call. Here's what to say on that call.

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You've Already GOT Student Loans, and You Need Help – JeannieBurlowski.com You've already got student loans, and you need help with them. Where can you go for up-to-the-minute, accurate, unbiased help? Answers here.

You've already got student loans, and you need help with them. Where can you go for up-to-the-minute, accurate, CURRENT help lowering your monthly payment? Finding out facts about loan forgiveness? Resolving a dispute with your loan servicer? The best free help I know of for all of this is here.

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Got Parent PLUS Loans? Act Fast Before Key Protections Disappear – JeannieBurlowski.com Had a kid in college since 2001? Urgent! Repayment policy for Parent PLUS loans is changing. Deadline's approaching. Step-by-step help here.

This is URGENT. Have you or your parents had a kid in college at any time since 2001? Repayment policy for Parent PLUS loans is changing. A safety net is available and free to access—but the deadline is fast approaching. I provide clear, step-by-step help here at no cost to you.

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Student Loan Debt Will Affect Kids In Ways They Can't Even Imagine – JeannieBurlowski.com Student loan debt will affect your kids' futures in ways they can't even imagine. Let's make sure they're debt-free—WITHOUT SCHOLARSHIPS.

Student loan debt will affect your kids' futures in ways they can't even imagine. Let's make sure they graduate debt-free—WITHOUT SCHOLARSHIPS.

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URGENT Info For Parents of 9th Graders – JeannieBurlowski.com Got a 9th grader headed for college? Protect his or her future college financial aid eligibility—by paying careful attention to THIS, now.

Got a 9th grader headed for college? Protect his or her future college financial aid eligibility—by paying careful attention to THIS, now.

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Live, Online Help is HERE—Inside My TRIBE Membership – JeannieBurlowski.com Learn here why parents of kids ages 12–18 pile into my TRIBE Membership when doors open each March and Sept. Learn more, here.

Your kid doesn't have to graduate college with debt—regardless of scholarships and income.

My TRIBE walks you through every viable debt-free college strategy in 11 live meetings a year.

Don't let your kid graduate with debt because you didn't know what was possible. Doors open 5 days starting 3/28

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Live, Online Help is HERE—Inside My TRIBE Membership – JeannieBurlowski.com Learn here why parents of kids ages 12–18 pile into my TRIBE Membership when doors open each March and Sept. Learn more, here.

This thought keeps parents up at night: your kids in their 20s still in your basement because they "don't know what they want to do."

What if they could set career goal in 2 weeks—and head straight toward it?

I've helped thousands of students do exactly this. TRIBE doors open 5 days starting 3/28

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