by Danny Cieniewicz | Sep 28, 2023 | Paying for College, Saving for College
If you’re looking to pay for college, there are no shortage of possibilities. You are probably familiar with the most popular account, the 529 plan. The 529 plan has been around since 1996. These are typically going to be issued by the state of your residence....
by Danny Cieniewicz | Sep 8, 2023 | Paying for College, Saving for College
When it comes to saving and specifically PAYING for college, it’s vital to have a budget. With any good plan, it’s ideal that a project come in under budget, but life doesn’t always happen that way. Budgeting for college can feel like a challenge, but knowing the...
by Danny Cieniewicz | Aug 28, 2023 | Paying for College
Imagine if you will…you’re shopping for a home. You find it. You tour it, you think it’s within budget, your spouse falls in love with it. Your spouse becomes emotionally attached…and so do you. Now imagine that after looking at the printout, the closing costs,...
by Danny Cieniewicz | Aug 10, 2023 | Paying for College, Saving for College
For many families out there, they may not yet be familiar with how TheCollegeDude has helped families pay for college. I wanted to provide an example of what that looks like, and how this could apply to your situation. I created a college planning case study for that...
by Danny Cieniewicz | Aug 2, 2023 | College, Paying for College, Saving for College
The question presented is one that I see quite a bit for many parents of adolescents today. First, let’s look at the landscape. College is expensive. REALLY expensive. It’s darn near impossible to cash flow or save for four years of school for a child, let...
by Danny Cieniewicz | Jul 27, 2023 | Paying for College, Student Loans
If there is a hierarchy to student loans, we all know number 1. No student loans at all. But for most middle-class families in today’s age, student loans are a fact of life. I’ve made it my mission to help families avoid excessive student loan debt, as I...
