Paying for college has become increasingly harder with rising costs. Starting early for your child’s or grandchild’s education can make a big difference and reduce the need for excessive borrowing later. In this two-part series, we’ll cover the key aspects of college financial planning from both the parent and grandparent perspectives.

From understanding the true purpose of college to comparing the opportunity costs and exploring various saving methods, this first episode is packed with practical advice to help you plan effectively for one of life’s biggest expenses. We’ll break down how the costs have risen significantly over time and whether it’s truly worth the price at many schools.

Join us as we discuss saving strategies, the importance of starting early, and answer your pressing questions.

Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:

• Details on tuition costs at different public and private schools and how much that’s changed over the past few decades.
• The purpose of college is to increase your future earnings but at what cost?
• The importance of strategic planning when it’s time to make your decision.

To learn more about the cost of college, visit this link: https://educationdata.org/average-cost-of-college-by-year#:~:text=In%201999%2D2000%2C%20tuition%20at,schools%2C%20from%20%244%2C975%20to%20%248%2C274.

Michael is a Financial Advisor and Certified Business Exit Planner at WestPac Wealth Partners. His daily mission is to help families and business owners make smart financial decisions so they can live on their own terms for the rest of their lives, regardless of what life events and opportunities come their way.

Call Michael at 702-767-4897 with any of your questions or email michael.schulte@westpacwealth.com.