As the cost of higher education increases, so does the need for financial aid. Despite this need, many families tend to miss out on financial opportunities because they are unaware of certain processes or deadline information. Last year, high school graduates missed out on as much as $2.7 billion … Read More
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Savings Alone Won’t Pay For College
The importance of a college education in today’s society is greater than ever. Unfortunately, as the importance rises, so do the costs. Our future generations are shackled by the strong demand for higher education that leaves them unduly burdened with massive debt.The enormity of the financial … Read More
How to Afford College and Avoid Debt
As a parent, you know that education is an important component of your child’s success in his or her career. Today, more employers are expecting their employees to have a college degree before they will even consider hiring a prospective job candidate. This is also the case when it comes time for … Read More
Four Funding Methods For Long-Term Care
Long-term care (LTC) is care you require when you are unable to perform your daily tasks alone because you suffer from an injury, chronic illness, the aging process, or a disability. The likelihood that you will need long-term care someday is fairly high. In fact, around 70 percent of Americans who … Read More
Weigh the Value of Upgrades to Your Home
“Home renovations can be a stressful, time-consuming, and expensive process,” according to Laurie March, home improvement and remodeling expert. Having an idea of the return you’ll receive on your investment at sale time is one way of deciding whether or not the project is worth the cost, or it can … Read More