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Taming The High Cost of College
Taming the High Cost of College teaches parents the secrets of how to plan and save for college so you can help make your children's dreams come true. Hosted by Brad Baldridge, a Certified Financial Planner and college planning expert, you'll learn what you need to save time, save money and reduce stress with smart and proven strategies. If you're the parent of a college-bound teenager, you're in the right place!
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- Taming The High Cost of College
123 Tools for Researching
Get expert advice on how to research colleges and help your student find the right school, including the best tools to use. Listen now…
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122 Choosing a College Major
Get expert advice for parents on how to help your student choose a college major, including what to do if your child is undecided. Listen to the episode now…
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121 The Net Price of Colleges: The Real Story
Learn why the real price of college isn't what you see on school websites, and find out how to get an accurate estimate of what your family will likely pay…
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120 Finding a Good Fit School
Learn how parents can help their kids find the right college that meets their student's expectations and prepares them for a bright future. Listen to the…
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119 How to Make College Planning Easier by Working with Consultants
Learn about independent educational consultants and how they can help parents and students take the right steps when planning for college. Listen to the…
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118 Understanding College Tax Deductions Interview with Craig Cody, Certified Tax Coach and Author "Secrets of a Tax Free Life"
What is a certified tax coach? "We help our clients keep more of what they make by lowering their tax liability through legal means," describes our guest Craig…
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117 Choosing a Winning Career Path Interview with Casey Stanton, CMO of Tech Guys Who Get Marketing and Author "Functional Marketing"
Speaking today is Chief Marketing Officer Casey Stanton. After the recession of 2008 hit, Stanton was stuck without a job. Using some creativity, salesmanship…
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116 Making College Finance Decisions Interview with Debbi King, Author "The ABC's of Personal Finance"
"Personal finance is about 10% math and 90% emotion," describes our guest today and money expert Debbi King. After ending up in bankruptcy, she finally got…
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115 Getting Additional Support Beyond Your High School- Outside Agencies That Provide College Support Interview with Dr. Toinette McClellan Gunn, VP of Programs at Chicago Scholars
Chicago Scholars has the goal of finding students in the Chicago area that want to go to college, but might need some additional support. Even if you are not…
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114 Learn How Entrepreneurship is Becoming a Major in College Interview with Eric Liguori, Entrepreneurship Expert and Author "The Startup Student"
"Entrepreneurship is one of the fastest growing majors on college campuses around the country," shares our guest today Eric Liguori. He is the author of "The…
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111 The Reality of Athletic Recruiting, a talk with NCSA Interview with Lisa Strasman, President of Next College Student Athlete
Meet Lisa Strasman, the President of the premier college athletics recruiting organization Next College Student Athlete. She is here on our show today to give…
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110 Understanding College Rankings Interview with Farran Powell, Writer with U.S. News and World Report
Choosing from ranked schools can be tricky. Is one school really that much better than another? We invited Farran Powell on the show to help clear up what this…
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109 InviteEducation.com: Helping Families Plan and Pay for College at Any Age Interview with John Hupalo, Founder and CEO of InviteEducation.com
THCC109 – InviteEducation.com: Helping Families Plan and Pay for College at Any Age Interview with John Hupalo, Founder and CEO of InviteEducation.com January…
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108 Interview with Mark Kantrowitz, College Planning Guru Founder of FinAid.org and many others!
THCC109 – InviteEducation.com: Helping Families Plan and Pay for College at Any Age Interview with John Hupalo, Founder and CEO of InviteEducation.com January…
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107 Majoring in Hospitality- A Case Study with Lisa Sturgeon, Adjunct Professor at Husson University and Communications & Resource Manager at Geaghan Brothers Brewing Company
Majoring in hospitality can open many different doors to amazing jobs. "It's not just managers or hotel operators. It is all-encompassing of other industries…
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106 Charting a Path through College For Every Student Interview with Amy Greene, Program Supervisor of Continuing Education at the University of New Mexico
Not everyone is a high-flyer that has been dreaming of college. "The thing I wish I had known," described Green about her own experience, "was that there were…
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105 What Walt Disney Can Teach Us About College Planning Interview with Dr. Jeffrey Barnes, Professor and Author
"Every great story has conflict," says author, public speaker, professor, and our guest today Dr. Jeff Barnes. He has created a unique class "The History of…
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104 How To Use Freelancing to Help Pay For College Interview with Laura Pennington, Freelance Writer and Coach
If you have ever thought about earning some extra income on the side, parents or students, here is a great introduction to freelancing by Laura Pennington. We…
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103 The Ugly Truth About Debt Interview with Travis Jennings, Founder of Debt Reduction Inc.
"Debt is a bad thing and your personal finances have to be in order," states our guest today and creator of Debt Reduction Inc. Travis Jennings.
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102 Naturopathic Medicine – An Up and Coming Career Interview with Dr. Kimberly Sanders, Naturopathic Doctor
Have you heard of naturopathic medicine? Dr. Kimberly Sanders is on the show to share how she decided to follow her dream and become this specific kind of…
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101 Joining Forces with the Military to Cover the Cost of College Interview with Rob Aeschbach, Retired Marine and Financial Planner
Looking for another college option? Rob Aeschbach swings by our show to share his personal military experience and how that impacts financial planning and…
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100 What Parents of Juniors Need to Be Doing Now! Interview with Brad Baldridge
We have our host Brad Baldridge leading the show today and giving you the tips he usually charges money for! Want this free advice? Of course you do! In our…
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99 How Choosing the Right College Can Save You Big Money! Interview with Sam Feeney, Author "Choose the Perfect College…For You"
Your family is starting to plan for after high school, but don't skip this critical first question- "Why are you going to college? We have college admissions…
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98 Helping Teens Succeed Through Adversity Interview with Marc Hoberman, Author "Search and Seizure: Overcoming Illness and Adversity"
"Don't let your struggles define you, you define them," shares our speaker today Marc Hoberman. He is the author of "Search and Seizure: Overcoming Illness and…
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97 College Planning with a Family Business Interview with Matt Miller, Owner of School Spirit Vending
Before you know it, your child will be an adult. "There is so much opportunity out there today, so I challenge you to get your kids involved and give them more…
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96 Using LinkedIn and Other Social Media to Find Scholarships Interview with Ellen Reaves, Co-Host College Money Maze Podcast
With Ellen Reaves on the show, you won't believe how easy winning scholarships can be. She also gives us the leg up on how using LinkedIn will make your…
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95 How to Be More Successful in College Interview with Brian Robben, Founder of www.TakeYourSuccess.com and Author "How To College"
Robben took everything he himself learned in college, and advice he was constantly asked for by his friends, and then compiled it into an 80 page manual.
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94 Five College Myths to Avoid Interview with Dr. Christopher Lewis, Author of "The Ultimate College Preparation Blueprint"
You can't get far without a degree these days. Dr. Lewis has been in the college admissions and student affairs fields for almost 20 years. He knows it inside…
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93 From High School to Law School – The Info You Need Interview with Adam Almaraz, Director of JD Admissions at Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
"I get to help students and applicants that dream of being lawyers be successful in the application process," says our guest Adam Almaraz, who is the director…
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92 Don't Let Student Anxiety or Depression Derail Your College Plans Interview with Jillian Arany, Graduate Student Studying Biology
Depression and anxiety can be a struggle for many college students. It happened to Jill Arany. Now she is about to graduate with her masters degree and has…
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91 How to Leverage Your Career Services Office Long Before You Graduate Interview with Dr. Tricia Zelaya-Leon, Director of Career Development at Rollins College
Every college has a career office, but what do you do with it? Take a listen to Dr. Tricia Zelaya-Leon as she explains who is there and how it works. So many…
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90 The Untapped Gold Mine of College Fairs Interview with Marie Bigham, Board Member of National Association of College Admission Counseling
If you are interested in learning more about college (and who isn't?!), then you need to listen to this episode with Marie Bigham. She shares all the amazing…
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89 Help Your Child Get into Law School High School Undergrad and the LSAT Interview with Nathan Fox, LSAT expert
Is your child a hard worker or high achiever? Do they like to argue? Maybe law school is the right graduate school path for them. Nathan Fox is the author of…
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88 Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology. Is Your Child Ready For This New Frontier ? Interview with Trace Mayer, editor "Bitcoins for Kids"
Imagine being one of the first people to create the internet. Can you picture it?Right now your child could be working on the new digital frontier that is…
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87 Win Scholarships Even with a Low GPA and Test Scores Interview with Felecia Hatcher, Author "The C Students Guide to Scholarships"
What an inspiring story with Felecia Hatcher. Wow. Even though her GPA never touched a 3.0 in high school she was able to win over $130,000 in scholarships and…
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86 I Think My Student Likes the Sciences, Now What? Interview with Marie McNeely, PhD in Neuroscience and Professor at Washington University
Professor Marie McNeely stops by today to share how she turned her high school love of science into a profession. "There are lots of career opportunities out…
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85 Should Your Student Test Again as a Senior? Interview with Lauren Gaggioli, Founder of Higher Scores Test Prep
Meet Lauren Gaggioli, expert tutor and founder of Higher Scores Test Prep. We've invited her back today to help figure out if seniors need to test again on the…
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84 Understanding the Psych Major Interview with Robert Wickersham, Psychology Graduate Student
Psychology Graduate student Robert Wickersham pulls back the curtain on a typical college experience including leading up to and through earning multiple…
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83 Raise "Money Smart" Kids Allowance, Budget and Financial Responsibility Interview with Bret and Tracie Shroyer, AllowanceAcademy
Finances are an important lesson to teach our children. It is especially important that students have a strong understanding about money before leaving for…
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82 Get Out of College Debt Free Interview with Jason Lum, President of ScholarEdge College Consulting
Looking for a scholarship? Jason Lum won over $250,000 in scholarship money and shares how he did it in today's episode.
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81 Four Fatal Errors that Families Make When Planning for College Interview with Todd Weaver, Vice President at Strategies For College
In this episode, Vice President of Strategies for College Todd Weaver shares the four fatal flaws that families make when it comes to the college planning…
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80 Online Courses – What You Need to Know – Even for Traditional Students Interview with Dr. Tawna Schmidt, Founder of Career Matters
Online courses are becoming more mainstream at college universities. These are not just for adult learners anymore! Dr. Tawna Schmidt delves into what makes…
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79 What is Your Test Strategy? Interview with Alexis Avila, Owner of Prepped and Polished ACT/SAT Tutor and Test Preparation company
Former guidance counselor Alexis Avila is an expert on high stakes testing and the creator of Prepped and Polished tutoring services. Are you stressed about…
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78 3 Ways to Make the Most of Your College Visit Interview with Kathryn Clowes, Author "Put College to Work" and Educational/Career Consultant
In this episode, educational and career consultant Kat Clowes shares how to figure out what you want to be when you grow up and how to get there. Use those 4…
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77 Why College Students Should Work Interview with Robert Farrington, America's Student Loan Debt Expert and Founder of TheCollegeInvestor.com
One of the leading causes of not investing or saving for the future is student loan debt. America's Millennial Money Expert Robert Farrington shares the…
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76 Get Recruited! Understanding College Athletics. Interview with Jon Fugler, Founder and CEO of Recruit-me.com
Do you have an athletic child? Would you like them to be recruited to college for sports and earn some scholarships? In this episode, college athletics expert…
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75 How to Use Social Media in the College Planning Process. Interview with Deborah Owen, Teen Confident Performance Coach, Parent Coach, Strategic Intervention Coach, and National Board Certified Teacher
"Social media is a communication platform and kids are at a point where they don't always recognize that what they put out on the internet is permanent," says…
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74 How to Get Started in College Planning. Key Areas to Focus on First
Are you just getting started with college planning? Not sure if you are on track? This show is for you! Expert Brad Baldridge helps you get organized with 4…
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73 What it Takes to Get Into the Ivy League Interview with Elizabeth Heaton, Vice President and Educational Consultant at College Coach
The admissions process for college can be intimidating, especially if you are considering an ivy league school. Former admissions officer, and current Vice…
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72 Science Competitions and Robotics Scholarships. Leverage your Extracurricular to Help Pay for College. Interview with Michael Vawter, College Robotics Expert and Founder of Robot Academy
Does your child have a passion? Can that passion help with college? Robotics expert Michael Vawter shares in this episode about his background with robotics…
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71 How to Find a College Internship to Super Charge your Career Interview with Sharise Kent, College Success and Internship Expert
Want to build your resume, make great connections, have real-world experiences, and leave college ready for a career? You need an internship! Sharise Kent has…
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70 Impact of Grief on Planning for College Interview with Natalia Volz, Founder of www.PassingThroughGrief.com
Natalia Volz uses her own experience to explain the process of grief, commonly due to death or divorce, and how to still successfully plan for college. Will…
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68 How to Help Your College Student Build Their Credit Interview with Ty Crandall, Business Credit Expert and CEO of Credit Suite
Do you understand your credit score? Does your child? Parents and students alike struggle to understand how credit works, how to build it wisely, and the…
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67 Using StatFuse to Better the Odds of Admission to College Interview with Jeet Banerjee, Co-Founder of StatFuse
"Statfuse is an online application that helps high school and community college students with the college admissions process," describes Banerjee. Students can…
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66 Tips on How Undecided Students Can Choose a Major Interview with Kat Clowes, Author "Putting College to Work"
Ms. Clowes applied to graduate school after taking a year to really consider what she wanted. "What I didn't know is there is so much more to it that you…
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65 Writing Quality Essays Interview with Ethan Sawyer, The College Essay Guy
Most colleges use The Common App which allows students to apply to multiple colleges at once. This usually includes: Personal information. Main personal…
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64 Navigating the Admissions Process for Ivy League Schools Interview with Dr. Joie Jager-Hyman, Expert on the College Admissions Process & on American Education
Choosing and Applying to a College It is important to be realistic. If you are in the academic range of the college you are looking at, be sure to talk to real…
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63 Understanding the Admissions Process Interview with Lydia Fayal, Co-founder of www.Admitsee.com
Here's some of the features of the website www.Admitsee.com Provides a "big brother or sister" at dream school. See application files of accepted students. You…
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62 College Test Prep Interview with Jean Burk, SAT Instructor
About the SAT and PSAT "The higher the score, the more money you get," says Burk. The PSAT (Preliminary SAT) is just as important as the SAT, but it is used…
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61 Being a Collegepreneur Interview with Sandra Noonan, Content Scientist/Blogger
Noonan suggests following James Altucher. She developed the collegepreneur idea in response to critics, such as Altucher, that say to not bother with college…