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Planning for 2026-27 When we see darkly – when we don’t have enough information – making a decision and moving forward with our lives is difficult. If you’ve ever faced a life-altering or even a small decision you know how stressful it can be. Maybe you want to please someone else. Maybe you are afraid […]

Rough going in the implementation of new financial aid rules The ripples spreading through the waters are quickly becoming waves threatening to overwhelm both professionals and students alike. It may seem dramatic to characterize the changes under OB3 in such terms. However, what makes sense on the surface gets more complicated with implementation. The combination

Two factors for a successful financial future A good education and no debt – two factors that ensure young adults start their future off on the right foot financially. Because it’s financial literacy month and because the FAFSA is a critical first step to pursuing postsecondary education, students and parents should know it is not

Communicating with borrowers about the defunct SAVE Plan Even for those of us who live and breathe financial aid, it’s hard to keep up with what’s going on with student loans. There are just too many moving parts, and the facts on one day can be absolutely wrong the next day. And yet, it’s critical

Financial pressure on Gen Z and their parents  It’s tough to talk about money. That may be the reason that so many Gen Z’s are relying on social media for financial guidance. A Wells Fargo study released earlier this week reveals that Gen Z (which includes teenagers, college students and recent graduates ages 14-29) are

Mapping Your Future hosts scholarship strategies webinar – recording now available Scholarships can sometimes mean the difference between having enough money for a college education or having to borrow student loans.   Knowing the strategies of how to make the most of scholarships can be a key component in finding money for college. The “Strategies