When is the best time to start college planning

Ideally, many planners agree that the cost of college is a burden on most families, which is why they suggest starting to save for college the first year your child is born. This would give a typical family 17 to 18 years to save. However, most families have not done...

Student loans haunt borrower the rest of his life

I have a very sad story: a student graduated 20 years ago with a particular specialized major (this particular major was dropped the year after he graduated). [Mistake number one: research your career/major]   20 years after graduating this former college student...

Crazy things students do to raise money for college

A little business and a little vacation. Some families ask when is a good time to start preparing for college. My answer is as soon as possible. A middle school student is not too early to start. I have a High School Sophomore who will be graduating in 2011. We...

College Planning Radio

KTAR’s radio host Bob McClay interviewed me Tuesday August 11th  regarding the college planning process. I discussed why it is important to choose a career, then a major, then a college, in that order. My goal is to educate your students so they can make an...

Safety Tips For College Students

This isn’t exactly a pleasant topic to discus but awareness is one step in the right direction. Campus safety tips While assault or rape by an attacker is never the victim’s fault, there are a few things students can keep in mind While out on a date The...