Thinking Ahead: Paying for College and Staying Out of Debt

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A podcast with those new to "adulting" in mind, with a focus on planning for college, paying for college, and keeping your finances straight while getting through college and your post-college life. 

  1. 6D AGO

    Observations: Money Problems That Aren't

    Send us a text The holiday season is a time of friends, family… and worrying about finances.  In this episode, I discuss why everything is NOT a money problem, even when it feels like it.  In case you are dealing with money issues, here is some recommended reading: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/https://www.yourmentalwealth.com/Dave Ramsey’s “The Total Money Makeover”#PovertyMindset, #Choices

    19 min

  2. DEC 1

    Exam Study Tips and Horror Stories

    Send us a text This time of the semester can be stressful for students of any age. Let’s take the stress off, by discussing the top 10 tips for studying, as well as some stories from around the web of students whose exams didn’t go exactly as planned.  #FinalsWeek, #StudyTips  Finals Study Plan Worksheet Dexters Lab – Study Now, Party Later (A Warning): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5F2suIGB7U How to Learn (Python Programmer): https://www.youtube.com/@gilesmcmullen My favorite Study Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ui7Hb4cvamY

    24 min

  3. NOV 10

    Want to change your life? Read a book! (5 Recommendations)

    Send us a text In today’s episode, I tell you my top 5 book recommendations for kickstarting a change in your life. Career? Focus? Money? It’s right here.  Discover the Best Jobs For You by Ronald L. Krannich & Caryl Rae Krannich  Atomic Habits by James Clear  The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy The One Thing by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi

    19 min

  4. OCT 28

    Episode 10 - First Credit Card: Tips and Warnings

    Send us a text In today’s episode we discuss credit card tips and warnings for first-time and new credit card users. Credit cards a tricky, but they are a part of everyday life. If you get your mindset, knowledge, and habits right early, you'll save yourself a lot of pain and money! Sources: I Will Teach you To Be Rich: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/books/ Ramit Sethi: 3 Best Credit Cardshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vxEdadW5Ds Spending Statistics Cash vs Credit: https://wallethub.com/edu/cc/cash-vs-credit-card-spending-statistics/133985 Nerdwallet.com

    31 min

  5. OCT 13

    Episode 09 - State of the Job Market (Career Expo)

    Send us a text In this episode, I go to a job fair with the intent of seeing how the people doing the hiring feel about the job market. Is it all doom and gloom? Is AI taking off of the jobs? Or is there more to the job market, and thus the job search, than meets the eye.  3-year Timeline Tracking Worksheet https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm Their website is nice and boring… like the government is supposed to be.  St. Lucie Fire District  https://www.slcfd.com/ Employment Simplified Inc.  https://www.esiworks.com/ Background music, “Thinking Music”, provided by Kevin Macleod at Incompetech.com.

    34 min

  6. SEP 15

    Student Loans Update, Sept 2025

    Send us a text In this episode, I give updates about the effect of the OBBB (One Big Beautiful Bill) effect on student loans, and those considering student loans: https://www.career.org/web/Multimedia/Blog/BDR-Case-Returns-to-District-Court--GE-in-Limbo--Bare-Minimum-to-be-Re-Regulated.aspx https://ticas.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PPSL-and-TICAS-Borrower-Defense-101-Primer.pdf https://fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/library/dear-colleague-letters/2025-07-18/federal-student-loan-program-provisions-effective-upon-enactment-under-one-big-beautiful-bill-act https://studentloanborrowerassistance.org/sallie-mae-saga-government-created-student-debt-fueled-profit-machine/ https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/student-loans/big-beautiful-bill-student-loans https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2025/09/12/5-takeaways-after-student-loan-forgiveness-delays-get-challenged-in-new-class-action/

    21 min

  7. AUG 12

    Episode 07 - Job Fair Tips

    Send us a text In this episode, I discuss JOB FAIRS and some important things to remember and prepare for a job fair. Career/Job/Employment Fairs are a great way to see what jobs and career choices are available in your area, and they are great interview practice.  SHOW NOTES: https://jobs.fidelity.com/en/life-at-fidelity/our-stories/career-advice/what-to-do-at-a-job-fair-and-how-you-can-prepare/ Monster Job Interview Dress Code:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylI371c2HSU https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/how-to-dress-for-job-fairs  https://www.themuse.com/advice/8-ways-to-stand-out-at-a-career-fair https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/dos-and-donts-of-job-fair CAREER FAIR BINGO download (Click Here)

    20 min

  8. JUL 28

    Episode 6 - Interviewing Professionals

    Send us a text In this episode, I go over how to network and find professionals in the field that you want to learn more about. I also interview a professional to show you an example of how simple an interview can be. To quote that guy from the crowd in The Waterboy, YOU CAN DO IT! NETWORKING:https://hbr.org/2023/03/a-beginners-guide-to-networking QUESTIONS TO ASK A PROFESSIONAL: - Did you go to college to get a degree for this specific job? What was your major? - What led you to apply for this job or were you promoted to it from within? - What skillsets do you find most useful for this job? - What educational route do you think would best prepare one for this job? - What did you find most surprising about this job? - Does this job support the lifestyle you want? - What advice do you have for someone trying to get into this job or career? Guide/Worksheet for interviewing professionals: CH-02_WORKSHEET_Interview-JobResearch.pdf

    32 min
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A podcast with those new to "adulting" in mind, with a focus on planning for college, paying for college, and keeping your finances straight while getting through college and your post-college life. 

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