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. 17H AGO

    Mission Possible: Financing Higher Education, Part 2

    Send a text The first time anybody brings up college, university, or getting degree there is one lingering question that a lot of folks have… how do I pay for all this? In today’s episode, we get into the many ways of financing your post-secondary education, as well as some methods that think outside the box.  This is Part 2 of a 2-part series. "Too Cool" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)  Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sources: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/slideshows/tuition-free-colleges https://www.usnews.com/education/articles/completing-the-css-profile-everything-you-need-to-know https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf Live Better U: Walmart’s Education & Career Benefits https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/pell https://finaid.org/scholarships/ https://www.sofi.com/learn/content/how-to-pay-for-college-without-loans-or-financial-aid/ #PayingForCollege #FundingHigherEducation

    26 min

  2. FEB 10

    Financing Higher Ed, Part 1

    Send a text The first time anybody brings up college, university, or getting degree there is one lingering question that a lot of folks have… how do I pay for all this? In today’s episode, we get into the many ways of financing your post-secondary education,  whether it's college, university, or vocational school.  #PayingForCollege #FinancingHigherEducation  Links/Sources: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/slideshows/tuition-free-colleges https://www.usnews.com/education/articles/completing-the-css-profile-everything-you-need-to-know https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf Live Better U: Walmart’s Education & Career Benefits https://www.myfloridaprepaid.com/

    18 min

  3. JAN 28

    How the College Search and Job Search are Similar

    Send a text When it comes to choosing a college, we try to base our decisions on where we really want to go. When it comes to choosing a job, we tend to base our decisions on who will pay us more. What if there are other factors that make these searches more similar than you think? I’ll discuss those in today’s episode including: Location, Size, Popularity, Incentives, and more… #GameOfLife #LocationLocationLocation www.glassdoor.com www.niche.com https://www.onlineu.com/ www.gradreports.com (A bit spammy with trying to get your info) https://www.bestcolleges.com/ (Online only schools)

    28 min

  4. JAN 13

    Choosing a Major for 2026 (Or Job, Focus, Interest, etc)

    Send a text 2026 has arrived, and with that some new goals as well as some old goals with new revisions. And just as you have to take care in choosing your goals, you have to take care in choosing your interests, college major, career path, and even the jobs you apply to.  #Goals2026 #WhatTheFocus WORKSHEET: Know Thyself WORKSHEET: Friend Interview

    20 min

  5. 12/31/2025

    Student Loan Updates, Dec 2025

    Send a text In this final episode of 2025, I go over some of the changes that recently came out from the Department of Education and the RISE (Reimagining and Improving Student Education Committee) meetings, and how that could impact your borrowing options in 2026. After all, the show is called “Thinking Ahead”.  #StudentLoanUpdate, #FederalStudentAid  Sources: ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES: https://www.aamc.org/ https://studentaid.gov/  https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-and-policy/higher-education-policy/negotiated-rulemaking-for-higher-education-2025-2026 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/subtitle-B/chapter-VI/part-674/subpart-A/section-674.1 https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IN12585 https://studentaccounts.ucf.edu/tf-doctorofmedicine/ https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/idr-court-actions

    29 min

  6. 12/23/2025

    Observations: Money Problems That Aren't

    Send 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

  7. 12/01/2025

    Exam Study Tips and Horror Stories

    Send 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

  8. 11/10/2025

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

    Send 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
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