by cbrgadmin | Mar 24, 2020 | 529 plans
With classes being cancelled and student life being disrupted like never before due to the Coronavirus pandemic, it may be hard to think about the future and going off to college, but at some point this will pass and attending colleges will resume. To prepare for when...
by cbrgadmin | Mar 16, 2020 | News
We are reaching out to provide an update on our “in person” meetings status due to the evolving situation regarding COVID-19, more commonly known as the Coronavirus. The health and well-being of our clients is our highest priority. Currently our offices are open and...
by cbrgadmin | Mar 10, 2020 | College Savings
529 plans help offset the cost of college tuition with tax-advantaged savings. However, only about 30% of Americans know that 529 plans are effective tools for saving for college. Many of those who do know about them fail to take full advantage of what they can offer...
by cbrgadmin | Feb 25, 2020 | College finances
Scholarships can offset the cost of higher education tremendously, and various organizations award millions of scholarships every year. In fact, American students secure nearly $8 billion in scholarships annually. If you are applying for scholarships to help pay for...
by cbrgadmin | Feb 11, 2020 | College majors
Beginning your college experience comes with almost countless decisions regarding where you’ll attend school, how you’ll pay for your classes, where you’ll live, and more. However, as you prepare for college, one of the most dreaded questions is also one of the most...
by cbrgadmin | Jan 21, 2020 | College preparations
Common in many countries including Australia and the UK, taking a year between high school graduation and beginning college – also known as a “gap year” – hasn’t been popular in the US until Malia Obama’s choice to do the same hit the news. Now, more and more students...
by cbrgadmin | Jan 7, 2020 | College budget, College finances
Many college students live on shoestring budgets, but the unexpected can occur at any time and leave a student without enough financial aid to make it through the next semester’s tuition bills or afford a dorm room. Tuition for college can cost anywhere from $10,000...
by cbrgadmin | Dec 24, 2019 | College finances
Student loan debt is crippling a large swathe of the United States population, especially the younger demographics from early 20s to the early 40s who may face tens of thousands of dollars of student debt as they enter their very first professional positions. About...
by cbrgadmin | Dec 10, 2019 | College budget, College finances
A new semester is nearly upon us, which means you will soon be getting class supply and book lists. For many students, this can come with sticker shock. The cost of college textbooks is exorbitant and continues to rise every year. The College Board estimates that the...
by cbrgadmin | Nov 26, 2019 | College budget, College finances
As the college semester ends, some students are getting a wake-up call about their finances. When funds run short, students start scrambling to stretch their food budgets or make that last payment on their rent. Some students even resort to selling off some of their...
