Taming The High Cost of College

Outdated estate plans and trusts, poor beneficiary designations, and lack of family communication can potentially ruin college financial aid and scholarship opportunities for students who receive an inheritance. In my continuing podcast discussion with attorney John Koenig, we explain what can go wrong and how you can create, update, and maintain better estate plans to protect assets and support education. https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-192-estate-planning-mistakes-that-impact-college-funding/  *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning:  https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/resources  *** We care about what you think and want to help you out, so we'd appreciate you reviewing us on Apple, Spotify, or subscribe to our YouTube channel! 

Is your high school or college student interested in attending university in the UK? In this podcast episode, Brad Baldridge talks with Dr. Genevieve Morgan, founder of Dr. Genevieve Morgan College Counseling, about studying in the UK. They explore the differences between U.S. and UK universities, the admissions process, costs, housing, and how students and families can explore and plan for this unique opportunity.  https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-191-studying-in-the-uk-england-scotland/  *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning:  https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/resources  *** We care about what you think and want to help you out, so we'd appreciate you reviewing us on Apple, Spotify, or subscribe to our YouTube channel! 

In this episode of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast, Brad Baldridge welcomes back estate planning attorney John Koenig for his second appearance. They dive deeper into how trusts, inheritances, and family properties can affect college financial aid. John shares real‑world case studies where poor planning cost families thousands, and where smart strategies preserved scholarships and aid. Together, Brad and John explain tools like disclaimers, trust protectors, and non‑judicial settlements, and highlight why estate planning and college planning must work hand‑in‑hand to avoid costly mistakes and maximize opportunities. https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-190-estate-planning-and-college-planning/  *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning:  https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/resources  *** We care about what you think and want to help you out, so we'd appreciate you reviewing us on Apple, Spotify, or subscribe to our YouTube channel!   

In this episode of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast, Brad Baldridge talks with college admissions expert, Lisa Bleich, about the wide range of healthcare careers and the pre-med requirements and prerequisites for each. They also explore nursing and other alternatives to traditional medical school and explain how shadowing, volunteer work, and patient experience are often required to get into med school and other medical programs. https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-189-exploring-careers-and-pre-med-in-medical-professions/  *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning:  https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/resources  *** We care about what you think and want to help you out, so we'd appreciate you reviewing us on Apple, Spotify, or subscribe to our YouTube channel! 

Is college still worth all the money these days? As a parent, how can you be sure that you'll truly get a return on your investment? In this podcast episode, Brad Baldridge talks with career coach Kristin Clark about how to evaluate the real value and benefits of college beyond the financial numbers. And they discuss when you should consider alternatives and the key questions you should ask before you decide.  https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-188-is-college-worth-it-understanding-the-value-and-fit-for-your-student/  *** Check out these FREE resources about college planning:  https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/resources  *** We care about what you think and want to help you out, so we'd appreciate you reviewing us on Apple, Spotify, or subscribe to our YouTube channel!