Archive for September 2019
FAFSA FAQ #3: Get Started [Video]
Today we’re going to finish our three part series, talking about FAFSA FAQ. And more of the details, as we lead up to the October 1st date, where you can actually start filing for FAFSA. Michelle: Rob, in this FAFSA FAQ, walk us through what does a family need to do, to actually get started…
Read MoreTrend Alert: Is Eating Out Taking A Bigger Bite Out Of Your Budget?
One of the biggest expenses for any family is the cost of food. If you like to cook, that cost is borne out in your monthly grocery bill. But if you’re pressed for time and don’t like to cook every day, you’ll see that in how much you’re spending at restaurants when you are eating…
Read More[Video] FAFSA FAQ #2: Contributions
Welcome back to our second FAFSA FAQ video, in a three part series. And we’re really going to jump into more of the details here with Rob. Michelle: So for the previous FAFSA FAQ discussion, we talked about who it was for and what it was. As a recap, it is student aid, and these…
Read MoreOil Prices Spike: What’s The Impact On A Recession?
Saudi Arabia’s key oil fields were attacked this past weekend, knocking out 50% of their daily oil production. Oil prices spiked 10% as a result, and you’ve probably noticed that the cost of gas for your car immediately jumped as well! With all the talk of a slowing economy in recent months, does this oil…
Read More[Video] FAFSA FAQ #1: What Is It & Is It Worth Filling Out?
So if you have kids who are nearing college age, or in college, you’re probably familiar with some of these acronyms or buzzwords: FAFSA and what it is. So we’re going to touch on what it is, who it’s for, and is it even worth filling out. Michelle: So we’ve got Rob here today, who’s…
Read MoreWhy We Are Seeing Declining Rates Lead To Higher Stock Prices Right Now
On Thursday, September 12, the European Central Bank cut interest rates and re-activated its program to buy government bonds. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates at its next meeting this month. Both of these moves are to help “stave off” an economic slowdown. As a result, stock indexes here in the U.S. and…
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