Review your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits

Every military family should consider the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit as part of their family's financial plan.  The benefit began as a recruiting and retention tool for use only by the service member.  Since 2009 when the educational benefit became transferrable to the service member's spouse and children, it has further eased the financial burden … Continue reading Review your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits

CSS Profile: no, it’s not a crime show

Two weeks ago I wrote a bit about the FAFSA to help nudge fellow parents who were procrastinating or thinking it wasn't necessary in their situation to look into the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  Today I want to go another step down the financial aid road and tell you a bit about the … Continue reading CSS Profile: no, it’s not a crime show

FAFSA: not an F-word anymore

FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid You've heard about it, but like so many first-time applicants, you don't want to do it.  Take it from this veteran parent:  you want to do this!  And they've made it easier in recent years, so read on and get ready. I hear many folks in the middle … Continue reading FAFSA: not an F-word anymore