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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.
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?
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
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!
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.)
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.
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 ....
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.
6 reasons to NEVER cosign a student loan. (Plus, 4 things that'll save you if you've already done it.) Please SHARE.
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.
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.)
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.
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.)
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 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.
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.
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.
Got a 9th grader headed for college? Protect his or her future college financial aid eligibility—by paying careful attention to THIS, now.
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.
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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