Parents want to give their child the option of going to college, and especially the college of their dreams. But do parents really understand financing college—the options, the lingo, and must-do items? There are many things to consider and many ways to cut costs or secure funding for your child. Sandy Fowler has a detailed discussion with college planning expert Ron Caruthers. They discuss college savings plans and selecting a college. Ron shares why every family should complete the FAFSA and common mistakes to avoid since over 75% of families make a critical mistake that costs them money. They also get into little-discussed ways to minimize costs and getting more aid money from colleges. All this and more on this episode of the Mighty Parenting podcast.

Our Guest: Ron Caruthers 

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