Stress-Free DREAM COLLEGE Funding Secrets Revealed!

Kelly Kellem joins Blanka Falk to discuss the complexities of college funding and how to navigate them effectively. They highlight the importance of accurate college funding information, debunk common myths about costs, and emphasize avoiding financial aid mistakes. The conversation covers choosing colleges based on financial fit, negotiating for more aid, and exploring alternative payment strategies. Kelly shares scholarship resources, like Bold.org, and offers insights on minimizing parental debt. They also discuss factors affecting aid amounts, the risks of using home equity, and the necessity of thorough research. The episode concludes by evaluating the cost vs. quality of education and the debate on waiting for free college.

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Kelly Kellem

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Blanka Falk

Host • 23%

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0:00	Introduction and background with Kelly Kellem
1:59	The importance of college funding information
2:29	Debunking myths about college costs
3:41	Avoiding financial aid mistakes
4:30	Choosing the right college for financial fit
7:31	Negotiating for more financial aid
11:15	Alternative college payment strategies
15:38	Scholarship resources: Bold.org
17:34	Minimizing parental debt burden for college
20:36	Factors affecting financial aid amounts
22:10	Risks of using home equity for college funding
24:54	The necessity of financial research and advice
26:32	Comparing long-term costs of private vs. public colleges
30:11	The debate on waiting for free college
32:21	Understanding college expenses
34:23	Evaluating the cost vs. quality of education
36:23	Seeking assistance with college funding
37:47	Episode wrap-up and call to action

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