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How Do College Meal Plans Work?
College meal plans are prepaid accounts that students use to pay for meals while on campus. It offers a certain number of meals in an on-campus cafet…
How To Find States With Free Community College
Community college students have several ways to save money compared with students who spend all four years attending a university. Learn how! The pos…
Best Student Loan Alternatives To Pay For College
Paying for college with loans may seem like the only answer but there are plenty of student loan alternatives. These are the best places to start. Th…
Parenting, Priorities, and a Life Well Spent as My Child Graduated High School
My first child just graduated from high school. Here's what this transition has taught me about myself, my priorities, and the last 18 years. The pos…
Five-Step Practical Guide To Paying Your College Bill
Paying for college doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Learn five practical steps to understand the bill, compare aid, add expenses, and create a smar…
Every Dollar Spent on School Districts Translates to a $20 Increase in Home Prices—Should You Inves…
One of the first things prospective landlords are advised to consider when evaluating potential investment properties is the local school district. T…
The Financial Impact Of Dropping Out Of College
Dropping out can trigger loan payments and Pell Grant repayment. Here’s what to know. The post The Financial Impact Of Dropping Out Of College appear…
Dept of Education Bars Work Study From Voter Registration
New guidance restricts Federal Work Study funds from political activities and requires schools to prioritize career-focused jobs. The post Dept of Ed…
Ask HTM – Spending Cash Windfalls, Retirement Investing vs College Savings, & So You Think You Can …
Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a quest…
Back to School Shopping 2025
Whoa, summer is almost over! How did that happen? Summer is my favorite season in the Pacific Northwest. The weather is perfect for me. It’s hot, but…
What Colleges Secretly Look For In Students
When applying for college, academics and extracurricular involvement are essential, but not the only factors. Here's what colleges secretly look for …
College Application Checklist: Timeline And Printable Calendar
Download our free college application checklist so that you can apply for colleges with limited stress and maximum effectiveness. The post College Ap…
Ultimate College Packing List: What To Bring To College
Check out our ultimate college packing list so you can be prepared with what you need to bring to college to live in the dorms. The post Ultimate Col…
How Do You Defer Enrollment In College?
To defer enrollment in college after you've been accepted, you can work with your college’s admissions office to complete its formal deferment proces…
529s and Spending for College
Answering reader questions about 529 accounts, how to invest them, and how to spend them down. We also discuss ways to help pay for college, and we a…
What To Do If You Can’t Get A Student Loan For College
Denied student loans? Learn your options for paying for college when federal, PLUS, and private loans aren’t available. The post What To Do If You Ca…
What Is Demonstrated Interest For College Admissions?
Demonstrated interest refers to the ways a student indicates interest in a specific school. Find out why its so important to college admissions offic…
10 College Markets Where You Can Make the Most Money On Airbnb During Football Season
It’s that magical time of year again: The air is (slightly) less humid, the smell of charcoal grills and broken dreams fills the Saturday sky, and if…
How To Pay For College With A 529 Plan [529 Plan Distributions]
Taking money out of a 529 plan is more complicated than putting money into a 529 plan. Here's how to take money out without getting penalized. The po…
Best Phone Plans For College Students In 2025
A breakdown of the best phone plans for college students to save money in 2025, like Mint Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, and more! The post Best Phone P…