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.
August 9, 2019
When you get into the world of college applications, the acronym “EFC” comes up constantly. Mostly you’ll hear parents bemoaning…
August 4, 2019
Invest in Us: Anonymously Answer 2 Questions About Student Debt Amount: $2,500 Apply By: August 30, 2019 Description: Applicants will…
August 3, 2019
Editor’s Note: This article applies to the 2023-24 FAFSA and earlier. The 2024-25 FAFSA, which opened Dec. 31, 2023, has…
August 1, 2019
9th GRADE COLLEGE PLANNING CHECKLIST Academic and Extra Curriculum Suggestions Get to know your school counselor. Schedule a meeting just…
August 1, 2019
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August 1, 2019
Academic and Extra Curriculum Suggestions for 12th Graders First thing to do senior year—ask teachers for recommendations. Many students may…
August 1, 2019
When our children were born we thought we were diligent by opening a 529 plan before they turned one and…
August 1, 2019
Scholarships for college can be found in unlikely places, like your jar of peanut butter. Most students see better results searching for local scholarships.