• At Home • In a dorm • In an apartment • Anywhere but at home According to a recent survey by The College Board, the average four-year, in-state public college education now costs more than $60,000 with private school costing closer to $142,000. For room and board, the average college student pays between $8,000 […]

Guest post by Joe Plemon, Plemon Financial Coaching Many of us have made purchases we later regret. The character “Geraldine,” made famous by Flip Wilson, captured this feeling perfectly with humor. Her excuse—“The devil made me do it”—still resonates today because impulse buying hasn’t changed. Buying a car often triggers the same reaction. After the […]

Tuition and Financial Challenges Tuition costs can feel like a financial nightmare for many parents. Almost every student faces the challenge of how to afford college at some point. Scholarships are the best way to cover costs. They exist for both high school graduates and returning students. But what happens if a student doesn’t get […]