The smartest way to choose a college is to start with the life you want - Episode 165

About this episode

Naseema McElroy interviews money coach Bri Franklin about smart college choices and managing student debt.

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I talk with Bri Franklin, a money coach who helps people pick a smart path after high school. We talk about college costs and student loans, and what to ask before you sign for debt. Bri shares ways to cut student loan debt, like help money, scholarships, a lower cost school, job skills, or a trade. We also talk about loan offers that sound good but can hurt you later. If you or your kid is thinking about college and student loans, this talk will help. Ab...

People in this episode

Guest: Bri Franklin

Topics covered

• college costs
• student loans
• financial planning
• education options

Keywords

• financial literacy
• scholarships
• trade skills
• debt management

Mentioned in this episode

Products: scholarships, trade schools

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