Tackling the stages of college planning one step at a time

In this first episode of a two-part series, I talk with college planning expert, Brad Baldridge. We cover:

• Early stage planning including savings considerations and communication skills you can build to make the college planning process easier.
• Why mindfulness skills such as self-awareness, flexibility and creativity allow for more effective college planning. 
• How parents and kids can make values-based decisions.
• Late stage planning considerations including timing for college visits.

Brad Baldridge is a College Funding Specialist who has helped thousands of families plan and save for college with smart and proven strategies to save time, money and stress. As a financial expert, blogger and host of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast, Brad has been sharing his college planning insights with clients, subscribers and listeners for nearly 20 years. He teaches parents the best ways to save and pay for college, including how to find the right school, maximize financial aid and scholarships, avoid student loan debt, and make your children’s college dreams come true without wiping out your finances or retirement. You can find our more about Brad's work on his website.

Lindsay Miller is a distinguished kids mindfulness coach, mindfulness educator and host of The Stress Nanny Podcast. She is known for her suitcase tricks and playful laugh. When she's not cheering on her daughter or rollerblading on local trails with her husband, you can find her using her 20+ years of child development study and mindfulness certification to dream up new ways to get kids excited about deep breathing. Having been featured on numerous podcasts, platforms and publications, Lindsay’s words of wisdom are high impact and leave a lasting impression wherever she goes.

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