Attending college shouldn’t be the default option for every graduating high school student anymore; instead, it should be a carefully, well-thought-out plan, especially when you consider the high cost. In 2023, the average cost of attending a 4-year in-state university is about $25,707 per year. For out of state or private universities, that amount only […]
Questions to Ask Before Refinancing Student Loans
It’s graduation season! If you’ve still got student loan debt as a souvenir from your own graduation, it might be time to look into refinancing. Refinancing can be a great way to consolidate your outstanding student loans and potentially lower your interest rate, but there are some questions you’ll want to ask yourself before you […]
How to Save for Your Child’s College Education
Saving for college is a topic that weighs heavily on the minds of most parents, no matter how old your kids are. You have a lot to plan for and many questions to answer: how much should you save? When should you start saving? And where should you put that money? Figuring this out feels […]
How to Determine If Graduate School Makes Sense for You
After working for a few years as a young professional, you may start to get that itch to do something else. You gaineded valuable experience, learned a lot on the job, and feel stable in your career — but you may be left wanting more. Many people start to think of going to graduate school. You […]