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For many families in San Diego and Southern California, college-bound student services provide the structure, guidance, and support students need to successfully prepare for higher education. From academic planning and college research to applications and financial aid preparation, college-bound student services help students stay organized and confident throughout the admissions journey. Why Early Planning Creates […]

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College Selection Strategy That Helps You Choose the Right School

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Choosing where to attend college is one of the most exciting and challenging decisions a student will make. With thousands of universities and colleges across the United States—and hundreds within reach of Southern California—many students feel overwhelmed as they try to determine which school is the best fit for them. The key to making the

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College Prep Services, Extra Support to Strengthen Your College Applications

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The college admissions process can be overwhelming for students and families in San Diego and Southern California. From standardized testing to essays, applications, and interviews, the competition to stand out has never been greater. That’s where college prep services come in. These services provide tailored support to help students highlight their strengths, stay on track

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College Planning for Families

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In some households, parents take the responsibility upon themselves to put their kids through college. Because of this, they want control of the planning process as well. In other families, youths plot their own education course 100% independent of their parents. However, at College Planning Source, we find that the best results come when families

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Top Tips for Paying Off Your Student Loans

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Are you paying hundreds of dollars per month in student loans, or do you anticipate that you will be by the time you finish college? Here are a few tips to help you pay down those debts as quickly as possible. Don’t delay your payments – Start paying now unless you absolutely can’t afford to.

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Are You Saving Enough for Retirement?

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When you ask a financial expert how much you need to save up before you retire, the answer will usually be “as much as you possibly can.” That’s because the real answer is about 20 times what you spend in a year (less any social security or pension you expect). Since that number usually exceeds

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How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?

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Whether you have a small family, a large one, or you hope to expand your existing family in the near future, you also need to think about how your family would fare if you were to experience a tragic accident. When you consider how much life insurance you need, think about the following three factors:

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Parents: Build a Funding Plan that Considers Both College and Retirement

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According to financial guru Dave Ramsey, retirement funding should take priority over funding college for your kids. Why does he feel strongly, and is there any way to save for both? Why It’s Smart to Plan for Both Some parents have gone as far as to take money out of their retirement funds to pay

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How Upper Middle Class Families Can Fund College

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There are some families in the US that can afford to pay for college for their children. Then there are those who get plenty of help from the government due to having a need. But what if your family is somewhere in between? You make more than the middle class, but not enough to fully

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students, even some from middle-class and upper-middle-class families, need financial aid for college.

Essential Tips for Students Hoping to Get College Funding

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You know your family can’t afford to put you through college, and you don’t want to spend the rest of your life paying off a massive debt. That’s why students, even some from middle-class and upper-middle-class families, need financial aid for college. But does that even exist for your household income bracket? Here are some

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