Why College Planning Feels So Overwhelming (and How to Fix It)

About this episode

Will Schroeder discusses how parents can effectively plan for college expenses without feeling overwhelmed.

In this episode of Empty Nest Full Pockets, financial advisor Will Schroeder dives into one of the most pressing concerns for parents today: how to plan for college without feeling overwhelmed - or financially stretched too thin. With college costs rising at an alarming rate, many families are left wondering how they’ll afford one of the biggest expenses of their lifetime. Will breaks down why affordability is the #1 fear for parents and walks through what “good” college planning actually lo...

People in this episode

Host: Matt Meline

Guest: Will Schroeder

Topics covered

• college planning
• financial advice
• parenting
• affordability
• education costs

Keywords

• college planning
• financial advisor
• affordability
• college costs
• parenting advice

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