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Ask Me Questions Online During CollegeWeekLive Fall – Important Update

Posted by: Reyna on Nov 1 2010 / Comments (0)

I’m fortunate enough to be part of the online college fair CollegeWeekLive Fall. I’m presenting via webcam and answering your questions on “Paying for College Without Sacrificing Your Future.” Unfortunately, there were techincal difficulties that prevented the presentation tonight.…

Estimate Future Financial Aid Eligibility with FAFSA4caster

Posted by: Reyna on Oct 17 2010 / Comments (0)

FAFSA4caster is one of my favorite free Web sites for advanced financial planning for paying for college for parents of high schoolers or adults returning to school. This Web site allows you to create a practice Free Application for Federal…

Parents and Paying for College: During School and Beyond

Posted by: Reyna on Sep 29 2010 / Comments (0)

I remember the days when I was a teenaged-college student who just moved out of my parents home. My parents had my bank account password and would deposit money whenever my account dipped, often sacrficing their own finances. Despite their selfless actions, I…

Your Kid’s College Loan: Who Should Foot The Bill?

Posted by: Reyna on Sep 3 2010 / Comments (0)

Every parent would like to pay for their child’s education. However, not all can afford it. Your Kid’s College Loan: Who Should Foot The Bill? compares lending options available to both parents and students. This article was inspired by questions I’ve…

New Answers to Student Loan Questions

Posted by: Reyna on Jul 2 2010 / Comments (0)

If your question wasn’t answered in my online chat with the Color of Money book club, it may have made it into Michelle Singletary’s e-letter. I answered questions about parent loans, prioritizing debt, paying for medical school, and financial…

Read this before you consolidate federal student loans

Posted by: Reyna on Jun 27 2010 / Comments (0)

If you haven’t consolidated federal student loans that were issued between July 1, 1998 and July 1, 2006, wait to consolidate till July 1st. Interest rates dropped a little, and it’s a good time to consolidate these loans with a fixed interest rate.…