by Brett Tushingham | Jan 17, 2019 | College Planning
The need for college planning has never been more important. The average cost for a private school is now $35,676 and the rates on Stafford and Parent Plus loans for 2019 have increased to 5.05% and 7.6% respectively. For parents with children in high school, this...
by Brett Tushingham | Oct 22, 2018 | College Planning
To say that student loans are an issue is an understatement. Let’s look at a few statistics. Outstanding student loans are nearing 1.6 trillion, second only to mortgages when it comes to consumer debt. Current delinquency rates are over 11% and based on...
by Brett Tushingham | Oct 15, 2018 | College Planning
A divorce or separation can have a dramatic impact on your child’s eligibility for financial aid, and here’s why – some colleges will only consider the income and assets of the custodial parent, while others will include both the custodial and non-custodial parents....
by Brett Tushingham | Oct 8, 2018 | College Planning
College selection is an integral part of any college planning strategy. Where will your child fit in best? What should they major in? What financial aid, if any, can they expect to receive? These can be difficult questions to answer for most families without some...
by Brett Tushingham | Sep 10, 2018 | College Planning
College selection is an integral part of any college planning strategy. Where will your child fit in best? What should they major in? What financial aid, if any, can they expect to receive? These can be difficult questions to answer for most families without some...
by Brett Tushingham | Sep 3, 2018 | College Planning
Outstanding student loan debt is approaching 1.5 trillion, second only to mortgage debt for consumers. Student loan delinquency rates are over 11% and the average 2016 graduate had over $36,000 in loans. These are some eye-popping numbers that should prompt families...
