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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.

Articles by Debbie

Mother’s Day Wishes Moms Make for Their College-Bound Children

Mother’s Day Wishes Moms Make for Their College-Bound Children

May 8, 2020

Mothers make lots of wishes for their children. Toss in a pandemic, and a few themes begin to emerge. That’s…

The College Waitlist Game Just Got More Interesting

The College Waitlist Game Just Got More Interesting

May 7, 2020

  Many high school seniors have put off making a decision about what college to attend, hoping to get a…

Pros and Cons to Using Home Equity Loans to Pay for College

Pros and Cons to Using Home Equity Loans to Pay for College

May 7, 2020

You may have heard that tapping into home equity is a great way to bridge the gap in paying for…

 Making Time for Family Fun During the Quarantine 

 Making Time for Family Fun During the Quarantine 

May 4, 2020

We asked our Paying for College 101 Facebook Group to share how their families have made some of the darkness…

Why Some High School Students Are Feeling Less Anxious in Spite of the Pandemic

Why Some High School Students Are Feeling Less Anxious in Spite of the Pandemic

May 3, 2020

  We all react differently to stressful situations. COVID-19 has challenged the best of us, but for some high school…

5 Things Colleges Look for in a College Essay

May 3, 2020

Think of the college application process as a video game, and the dreaded college essay is the dragon that needs…

8 Financial Aid Mistakes to Avoid

8 Financial Aid Mistakes to Avoid

May 1, 2020

Figuring out what your child’s college will cost and how your family is going to pay for it are enough…

Will Students Say YES this Fall to Online Learning at a Four-Year College?

Will Students Say YES this Fall to Online Learning at a Four-Year College?

April 30, 2020

It’s that time of year again, when high school seniors are trying to decide where to go to school. With…