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Here, 9 surprising reasons why your local state university may not be the #bargain you think it is—and where to find the colleges that actually WILL give your kid an astoundingly good deal. #choosingcolleges #collegesearch #collegedecisions

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There's actually GOOD NEWS for #students who've #graduated from #college with a little—or a lot—of #studentloan #debt. By taking these 7 intentional small steps, young #adults can start a project where they pay it off fast and get free for life.

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So, you're in love with—or married to—someone with student loan debt. Here, the #1 most important thing you must address right now to keep your financial future safe. #studentloandebt #PSLF #studentloan #married #marriage #financialplanner

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Your 12th grader doesn't seem quite ready for #college. Would it be good for him to take a gap year? Here, a professional academic strategist shares 5 good reasons—and 2 BAD reasons—to take a gap year. #gap #year #GapYear #AmericanGap

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There are some things you really want your #teen to do, but he #refuses. Should you pay him to comply? This genius strategy will likely have you paying LESS for this kid's total upkeep than you are right now. #parenting #money #motivating

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Wow—this young #ventriloquist wowed the crowd on America's Got Talent. Could your kid start #practicing #CAREER skills early on?

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What if getting out of #debt could actually be EASY? These four steps take just two minutes to read and can fit on a post-it note. #gettingoutofdebt #debtfree #debtfreecollege #collegedebtfree #payingforcollege #studentloans

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Some #kids will make more #money by NOT going to a 4-year #college. Helpful info here. #techschool

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Make your next #job change decision strategically—and you could save your kid $40,000 on #college costs. #career

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#Collegestudent with a #disability? Make friends with the campus #disabilityservices office now. Here's why.

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So... you're not filling out the #FAFSA form because you make too much #money? Here, 7 reasons to rethink that.

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Should you push your kid into a certain #college #major, just because it makes good #money? #career #dad

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Will your son live to regret his #highered #decisions? Here's how you can make sure he's happy with them.

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Why your #kid shouldn't take a #car to #college. (Plus, a free 6-month trial of Amazon Prime Student)

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This 5-min video is #hilarious, and terrifying. "How #College #Loans Got So Evil." A must-watch. #studentloans

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Here, online help getting kids ages 12–18 through #college #debtfree—without #scholarships. (Costs just pennies per day.) Get on the waiting list for my TRIBE Membership here. Doors open for just 5 days in September 2025. #financial #payingforcollege

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Is taking #college classes in #highschool a brilliant idea—or will it cause your kid to miss out?

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How can taking just five minutes to think 100 years ahead, transform your #parenting journey? #longterm

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There's actually GOOD NEWS for #students who've #graduated from #college with a little—or a lot—of #studentloan #debt. By taking these 7 intentional small steps, young #adults can start a project where they pay it off fast and get free for life.

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What will #texting during #college #classes cost your family? Sobering news and one great strategy here.

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Got a 9th grader headed for #college? Protect his or her future college financial aid eligibility—by paying careful attention to THIS, now. #payingforcollege #financialaid #college #collegemoney #collegefinancing #FAFSA #9thgrade

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What can students do when the world seems overwhelming and scary? Respond with caring #service to others. These resources will help.

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For #college #admissions and for future #employment, learn why "T-shaped" is far better than well-rounded.

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(AUDIO) Is it true that expensive, elite, Ivy League #education always leads to a happier, more fulfilled life after #college? What does the research say? Get the surprising facts here, in episode 2 of the Launch Your Teens #podcast. #ivyleague

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This is a hilarious way to make #teens feel EAGER to fill out #scholarship #applications. #parenting

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Your #20something #adultchild wants to live with you. Yes? No? Here, 7 criteria to help you decide.

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Is your child just naturally irritable, or could he be experiencing launch anxiety? #teens #anxiety

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5 strategies for getting #hired right out of #college, here. #career #money #jobsearch #internship

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Want to get a lot of #college #scholarships, despite a lackluster #GPA? Here's help and hope. #debtfree

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Some #kids will make more #money by NOT going to a 4-year #college. Helpful info here. #techschool

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So—you're considering commercially available #SAT or #ACT #prep? Here—from a debt-free college strategist—are 5 tips to consider before you purchase anything. (Shout-out to #Kaplan for getting my recommendation as best of the bunch.)

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Tomorrow, in my free email newsletter, I'll be asking this interesting question, "Could your child end up wealthier by NOT going to college?" Under certain circumstances—maybe! My newsletter comes out every other Monday during the summer. If you've got kids ages 12–18, be sure you're subscribed.

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You'd love your teen to get an exciting job offer right out of college, end up in a great #job, and have a satisfying #career. Right? Then learn why "follow your #passion" is the worst career #advice ever (and learn what's far better).

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There's actually GOOD NEWS for #students who've #graduated from #college with a little—or a lot—of #studentloan #debt. By taking these 7 intentional small steps, young #adults can start a project where they pay it off fast and get free for life.

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You'd love for your #kids to turn off the #TV and #computer and do more cheerful #chores at #home. Especially during June, July, and August. Here are 5 ways to make that happen—so your #family can have a more fun, more satisfying #summer.

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This book by Dr. Meg Jay is one of the most important books your 18–29-year-old will ever read. This article contains some of my favorite quotes from it. (This book makes a FANTASTIC high school or college graduation gift!)

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Looking for #scholarships to apply for? Here are 1.5 million of them, all beautifully organized.

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Is expensive, elite #education necessary in order to get a good #job and have a #happylife?

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Someone you love is slowly grinding away at paying down student loan debt. Ballooning #interest means a #debt that's going up, not down. What can you do? SHARE this. There are more ways out of #studentloandebt than most people realize. #nodebt

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Your son doesn't know "what he wants to do with his life," and it's making you nervous. This helpful article is aimed at parents of 12th graders, but the strategies in it will work for #parents of older kids too. #careerdirection #career

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Someone you know has a kid #drowning in student loan #debt, completely unable to make the payments. Of course, they'll never TELL you that. Throw them a life ring. Copy the link below and post it on social media. #studentloandebt #studentloans

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So—you've got a couple of bright, capable kids headed for college. Here's a fast-paced, 10-minute #video that will help you get those #kids through #college #debtfree and into #jobs they LOVE afterward. #middleschool #highschool #debtfreecollege

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You'd love your kid to be valued in a future #workplace for being #creative, confident, and #innovative. Here, former Yahoo! executive strategist Tim Sanders provides brilliant research-based insight into where these traits actually come from.

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Will your kid get more #financialaid for #college if he declares independence from you? #collegeparents #fafsa #moms

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Worst #career advice EVER: "Follow your #passion!" Here's why. #debtfree #college #collegeprep

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This book by Dr. Meg Jay is one of the most important books your 18–29-year-old will ever read. This article contains some of my favorite quotes from it. (This book makes a FANTASTIC high school or college graduation gift!)

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Some #kids will make more #money by NOT going to a 4-year #college. Helpful info here. #techschool

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