Why does college cost so much? What really goes on in financial aid offices in this country, and will going to college pay off in the end? These are all big questions we’ve explored before on this podcast, and in today’s episode, I’m speaking with an expert guest who has literally written the book on this important subject.
Ron Lieber is the author of The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make, and what he shares today will give you a very different perspective on all things money, as it relates to the college admissions process.
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I hope you find this episode informative and helpful as you explore the financial aspects of college. Remember, ultimately is it you that is responsible for the outcome you will achieve, and no one else. This is why I highly recommend picking up a copy of Ron’s book because it will be one of the best investments you (or your parents) will ever make as you embark on this journey.
Thanks for listening and see you next week with a brand new episode!
TUNE IN BELOW:
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE:
- What prompted Ron to dive into the study of higher education and money
- Why college costs have increased so much in recent decades
- Whether or not he believes higher education is worth the financial costs that are required
- Ron’s advice for parents on how to talk to their children about college and money
- The ways that guilt and shame show up in this process, and what can happen as a result of these emotions
NOTABLE QUOTES:
“Every `{`college`}` system has its pluses and minuses, and the great thing about the American system is that pretty much anybody can go, and there’s a ton of choice.”
“There is no rule saying that everybody has to go to college at the same age of 18, and there is no rule saying that college is actually the best place to figure out what you want.”
“A big part of this process for families is being more emotionally honest with themselves about what it is that they may or may not be able or willing to spend `{`on college`}`.”
“Too much guilt can lead people to spend more than they need to and borrow much more than is healthy.”
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- Ron’s Website & His Latest Book, The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make
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