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When you decide to start shopping around for colleges, the prices of some top Ivy League schools may surprise you. They may actually be able to provide families with a lot more financial aid compared to other universities because of the large endowments that they receive. Bill talks to us today how these endowments can impact the price of college and some things to consider when you are choosing a college.
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Did you know the biggest impediment to retiring on time is overpaying for college? Join us each episode as financial planner Bill Mullen breaks down critical college funding conversations to reveal how you can minimize this retirement barrier.
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Ep 8: Paying Too Much For A College Degree
When you decide to start shopping around for colleges, the prices of some top Ivy League schools may surprise you. They may actually be able to provide families with a lot more financial aid compared to other universities because of the large endowments that they receive. Bill talks to us today how these endowments can impact the price of college and some things to consider when you are choosing a college.
Ep 7: Digger Deeper Into the FAFSA
We have talked about the FAFSA on a previous podcast, but today we dig a little deeper into this topic. Bill discusses some of the common mistakes he sees when filling out this form and why you should submit as soon as possible.
Ep 6: Determining Your Expected Family Contribution
One of the biggest factors in determining how much you need to pay for college is the expected family contribution. Bill goes over the different ways this may be calculated and provides some helpful tips.
Ep 5: The One Page College Funding Plan
We have spent a lot of time on the podcast talking about the fundamentals of financial aid and estimating the cost of what a college is. But we haven't specifically talked about how to shop for college yet. Bill guides us on how to put together a plan to fund the college expenses and some problems to look out for.
Ep 4: 3 Types of Financial Aid Available
It's no secret that college is expensive and the cost continues to rise as time goes on. But there are ways to get financial aid to help you pay for your child's tuition. Today Bill will talk about the 3 types of financial aid, how you can get it, and the nuances that go along with each one.
Ep 3: What You Need to Know About FAFSA & the CSS Profile
Every college in America requires you to fill out a FAFSA form in order to be eligible for financial aid. In addition, some schools require you to fill out a CSS Profile that goes into even more detail about your financial situation. Bill breaks down what each of these forms are and the type of information they ask you to provide.
Ep 2: How to Use the College Money Report
On today's episode, we discuss the college money report resource on Bill's website. This tool helps parents estimate the different costs of the colleges their child is interested in. Bill talks what information the tool uses and how parents can utilize this resource to weigh out the different costs.
Ep 1: Get To Know Bill Mullen & What To Expect In Future Episodes
Welcome to the first episode of the podcast! Before we do a deep dive on a specific topic, we get to know a little bit about Bill, how he got in the business, and what he hopes people will take away from this show.