GETTING THE MOST MONEY FOR COLLEGE MAXIMIZING AID AND MINIMIZING CONFUSION
Getting the maximum amount of money for your loved one’s college experience doesn’t have to be an uphill battle. We understand the frustrations and aim to remedy them with simple tactics to get your finances in order and moving toward helping fund the education of a lifetime. Time spent at college should be some of the best years of your child’s life; don’t let irrational worries about a lack of opportunity get in the way of their goals. Start doing something today; there’s plenty of help to go around. One of the biggest safety nets to put in place while trying to get your finances in order is making sure your child applies to more than one college. The more the better, within reason. Ideally, you should pick several schools where your child falls in the top 25 percent of their incoming freshman class so you have room to negotiate their financial aid
packages. Believe it or not, plenty of schools are willing to negotiate if they see your child as a good candidate! Alternatively, one of the biggest mistakes you can make is having your child apply for early decision at a school. By applying for early decision, you’re letting them know your interest too early in the game. If they know you are chomping at the bit trying to get into their school, they know you are very likely to accept their offer. Because of this, they’re liable to try to lowball your financial aid package. You don’t want to eliminate your leverage before you take a thorough look at the playing field and what other schools are willing to offer you. While these are just a few glimpses into the insights we can bring you, it’s really just the tip of the monetary iceberg. Factors like not
spending too much time on private funding, thinking outside the box, using resources beyond just your school counselor, and properly valuing your home can all save you thousands of dollars — and we’re just getting started.
ASPARAGUS AND AVOCADO SOUP
HAVE A LAUGH
Inspired by CookEatPaleo.com
This hearty soup is the perfect meal for those late winter days when you think spring will never come. It can be made vegetarian by substituting vegetable broth for the chicken stock.
INGREDIENTS • 12 ounces asparagus • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped • 2 cups chicken stock • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed
• Juice of 1/2 lemon • 1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil • Salt and pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Heat oven to 425 F. 2. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss asparagus and garlic with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 10 minutes. 3. Transfer asparagus to blender. Add remaining ingredients and puree until smooth. 4. Season to taste and serve.
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