Your Future Self Will Thank You: The Smart Financial Planning Move You’re Overlooking
Why Everyone Needs Financial Planning: Breaking Down Common Misconceptions At AssetAlign, we start every consultation with a fundamental belief: financial planning should be accessible and actively […]
College Prep: The Olympic Sport You Didn’t Know You Were Training For
Could College Prep Be A New Olympic Sport? I love the Olympics! I’ve spent as much time as possible watching everything from gymnastics and swimming to […]
Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems: 5 Budgeting Tips for Broke College Students
5 Budgeting Tips for College Kids Hi there! My name is Claire, and I’m currently a senior at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. This summer, I […]
The Alarming Reality: Why College Costs So Much
Are you frustrated or even outraged that college is so expensive? I can assure you… you’re not outraged enough. For many American families, college is one […]
College Cost Clarity: Sticker Price vs. Net Price
Sticker Price vs Net Price: Making Sense of College Costs Are you a parent of a high schooler getting ready to embark on the exciting college […]
Unlocking College Affordability with MyCAP: A Personalized Approach to Financial Planning for Higher Education
I think we can all agree on the importance of college for some students as a time of personal and intellectual growth that has the potential […]
Smart Strategies for Using Your 529: From College Tuition to Roth IRA Contributions
Congratulations on having saved for college. The addition of 529 savings to your plan gives your student more options for finding an affordable college education. You also […]
Pre-paid Tuition Plans – Is it Smart to Buy In?
What is A Pre-Paid Tuition Plan? A pre-paid tuition plan is an account to save to pay for college. It’s similar to a 529 in that […]
What is A Financial Safety School? Should You Have at Least One on Your College List?
A “financial safety” school is a college that you know your family can afford. It is always a good idea to have your student put at […]
Will Saving For College Hurt My Financial Aid?
Is Saving for College a Bad Idea? NO! Saving for college is a good idea- and most times necessary to pay the college bill; especially if […]