Students can start getting ready for college at any grade. The College Board gives the following tips: 1 – Read at least 30 minutes every day in addition to homework.…

As your student starts college or as you prepare for FAFSA data entry, by organizing your financial data on a laptop, here are some tips from a trusted online source…

To follow-up to our blog post about the breach of the IRS-DRT tax download tool to FAFSA, we advise everyone to check your financial accounts and credit reporting consistently to…

Colleges expect students and their families to contribute in paying for college costs to the extent that they are able. The dollar amount varies by college and can be calculated…

The National Bureau of Economic Research published their research findings last month on how students can achieve higher grades/better outcomes in their coursework. Setting a performance goal of achieving a…

Last week, the Los Angeles Times reported that the University of California, Irvine, recently rescinded 500 offers of admission, just two months before the Fall semester is due to begin.…

When planning for college, return on investment (ROI) should be a major consideration. How do you calculate college ROI? PayScale.com says that you should factor in the earning potential after…

CFAST was recently mentioned in Better Business Bureau-Chicago’s Live Better Newsletter article "Is Your Grad Money Savvy?" on June 21st. BBB is a great source to help grads identify scams,…

With Independence Day last week, it is a great time to reflect on what makes our country and families strong. Like independence and freedom from constraints, freedom to make the…

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