Resources
Below you will find a number of helpful articles, videos, and planning tools that we have collected to help educate you on planning for college.
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College Planning Articles
Understanding the College Investment
5 Education Investment Accounts to Grow Your College Savings
3 Things You Should Know Before Taking a Parent Plus Loan
5 Financial Aid Tips to Improve Your Odds
Education Tax Credits & Deductions
How to Avoid College Scholarship Scams
Private Scholarships Websites
Other
Top Ohio Colleges & Universities
Student Resume Guide for Non-Profit Careers
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Videos
Are You Ready for College?
Despite spending years planning for college, many parents today find themselves woefully under-prepared for college costs when the college years arrive. It's easy to ignore the issue until your child is just a few years away from graduation, but doing so can put you in a real pickle!
If you don't have a solid plan in place before the college years arrive, you may end up tapping into your hard-earned retirement savings, or even taking on extra debt that could have a negative impact on your lifestyle well into your retirement years.
This short video summarizes the scope of the problem and suggests 4 steps to optimizing your college plan and making sure you are prepared.
The Private Reserve Strategy
This strategy is a unique way of looking at how money works, and making it work to your advantage. This eye-opening video will forever change they way you see money, and help you to see opportunities in your financial picture that you may never have thought of before!
If you're ready to learn a new method of financial management that can help you minimize lost opportunity cost, maximize your purchasing power (including paying for college costs), and build wealth to ensure a secure financial future, watch the video below.
The Mortgage Mastery Method
One of the most misunderstood financial tools in our country is the home mortgage. This revealing video shares the truth about several common mortgage myths, such as:
- A shorter mortgage is better
- You should make as large a down payment on your home as possible
- Paying off your mortgage early saves you money
- The equity in your home is yours
This video will challenge your assumptions about your mortgage, and explain why you may want to reconsider how you treat your mortgage.
If you want to learn the best way to maintain control of your money, reduce the impact of inflation, maximize your tax deductions, increase your available investment opportunities, and achieve the greatest return on the price you paid for your home, you will definitely want to watch this surprising video today!
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