College Episodes

Is college really worth the investment? On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince explores this question with James Bolin, creator of Secure Single, by diving into topics covered in James' blog posts; "Exposing the College Scam" and "Shocking Truth: Is College Worth It?" James also shares his personal experiences with higher education, and how they shaped his views on the value of a college education. You can learn more about James and Secure Single by going to Secure Single.com Key Takeaways: Soc...

Paying for college can be one of the most daunting financial challenges parents face, but a well thought-out plan that combines good parenting and sound financial planning can make it manageable. On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince talks with Ann Garcia, author of "How to Pay for College," about strategies to effectively save for college, prioritize financial goals, and navigate the myriad of scholarship opportunities available. Ann shares invaluable insights on the importance of early plannin...

On this edition of CFO at Home, Vince wraps up the last of 3 consecutive episodes on preparing financially for college with a discussion with Kuni Beasley, founder of Beasley College Prep, on some of the top strategies that he and his team have used since 2011 to help students earn over $300 million in scholarships and grants, while being admitted to some of the top institutions in the country; including Ivy League schools, Service Academies, and Top Tier colleges such as MIT, Stanford and Duke....

Last time out we talked about balancing saving for college and retirement with Dan Cieniewicz of Hyperion Financial. On this episode, Vince continues the college discussion with Honoria DaSliva-Kilgore, founder of Personal College Counseling, Inc., (also known as PCCI) this time focusing on college prep and how to best position young scholars for success in college in all aspects of their education, including financial. You can learn more about Honoria and PCCI at PersonalCollegeCounseling.com ...

Saving for your kid’s College education. Saving for your own retirement. Which should you do first? Which is more important? Do you really have to choose between one or the other? Or is there a way to work towards both goals simultaneously? That’s the topic Vince discusses on this episode of CFO at Home with Dan Cieniewicz, Certified Financial Planner with Hyperion Financial. You can learn more about Dan and Hyperion Financial by going to hyperionfp.com Key Topics: (01:38) It's all about savin...

So last week I attended my youngest son’s college graduation ceremony, an experience that needless to say brings up a lot of emotions; pride, joy, and little sadness about the passage of time. He graduated on a Friday and started his first “Adulting” job the following Monday working a research job back at his University while he plots out his post-graduate plans. As a certified money nerd it’s more or less impossible for me to reflect back on anything without money entering into storyline, so I ...

So as I recorded this it was late August, and the Student Loan Debt Relief Plan was announced about a week ago. Since the announcement there’s been all sorts of discussion about whether or not the debt cancellation portion of the plan is fair; whether or not it goes far enough, if it’s just political pandering, and on, and on, and on. So instead of the typical episode I thought we’d take a quick look at the info currently available about the plan, discuss some of the pros and cons of a college e...

Today on CFO at Home, Christopher Calandra, Founder & Principal of Elliott Wealth Management Services, is back with Vince to discuss college costs; taking a “buyer beware” approach to the subject, recognizing a school’s “pitch”, an important thing to recognize about Financial Aid packages, and more. Key Takeaways: A college or university’s first allegiance financially is to the institution, not the student or their family. The ultimate responsibility of weighing the costs and benefits should li...

Bonnie Burkett is the author of Enough! The College Cost Crisis, How to Protect your Wallet and your Student’s Financial Future. On this episode of CFO at Home Bonnie and Vince discuss common myths about college education, essential skills for your student in High School and beyond, paying for college without going into debt, and more