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Debbie Schwartz

Debbie Schwartz is a former financial services executive and founder of Road2College and the Paying For College 101 Facebook group. With an expertise in personal finance, analysis, and marketing, she's working to give families the information and tools they need to make smarter financial college decisions.

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Answers to Your Top 5 Questions About Student Loans

Answers to Your Top 5 Questions About Student Loans

July 2, 2020

When it comes to student loans, you’ve got important questions, and we’ve got timely answers. Here are the top five…

The Scoop on SATs, ACTs, and Test-Optional

The Scoop on SATs, ACTs, and Test-Optional

June 30, 2020

The SATs and ACTs have been around for longer than you might think, and began for reasons you may not…

The Debate Over Test-Optional Colleges

June 26, 2020

  Students have been sharing their SAT and ACT scores at lunch tables across America since the 1950s. Now, as…

How Do Parent PLUS and Private Student Loans Compare?

June 22, 2020

Once students have maximized all their available financial aid, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and Stafford loans, they may discover they…

When and How to Apply for Student Loans

When and How to Apply for Student Loans

June 21, 2020

Financial conversations aren’t always easy, but they’re the first step in helping your child achieve their higher-education goals. Road2College founder…

Home Equity Line of Credit: What You Need to Know

June 20, 2020

You may have heard that you can access home equity to help your student pay for college. But… should you…

Pressure Mounts for Universities to Anticipate In-Demand Jobs

Pressure Mounts for Universities to Anticipate In-Demand Jobs

June 18, 2020

As record numbers of Americans lose their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic, Kathleen Perlmutter has been desperately trying to…

Virtual College Tours: Are They Worth It?

Virtual College Tours: Are They Worth It?

June 16, 2020

Virtual college tours were very helpful during the height of COVID-19, but even now, they can be useful. While there’s…