Taming The High Cost of College

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Taming The High Cost Of College is dedicated to helping parents learn the best ways to plan, save and invest for college, so they can realize their children's college dreams without wiping out their family finances or their retirement. Founded by Brad Baldridge, a Certified Financial Planner® and college funding specialist, Taming the High Cost of College shares financial and college planning stra

tegies and advice through our podcast, website, e-newsletter, social media, and other free resources.

📣ATTENTION PARENTS ~Did you know a well meaning gift or inheritance from a grandparent could accidentally slash your tee...
09/03/2026

📣ATTENTION PARENTS ~

Did you know a well meaning gift or inheritance from a grandparent could accidentally slash your teen’s college financial aid package? 😳

Navigating the rules around college funding is already tough. Adding estate planning and family inheritances to the mix makes it even more complex!

In the latest installment; Host Brad Baldridge sits down with Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney, John Koenig to break down exactly how to protect your assets while keeping financial aid intact.

Key Episode Highlights:

🎁 Grandparent Gifts: How they impact aid eligibility and how to structure them properly

💵 Legal Asset Protection: Structuring an estate to help your family without hurting aid

⏳Practical Timing: Aligning long-term legacy planning with upcoming tuition bills

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🚨ATTENTION PARENTS OF TEENS!Thinking about your teen's college future and your family's financial security? 💸🎓Navigating...
09/01/2026

🚨ATTENTION PARENTS OF TEENS!

Thinking about your teen's college future and your family's financial security? 💸🎓

Navigating college costs is tough enough, but adding inheritances and estate planning to the mix can feel overwhelming!

For the newest installment of Taming The High Cost Of College Podcast; Host Brad Baldridge sits down with Estate Planning Attorney John Koenig to break down exactly what you need to know and what you should be doing.

Key Episode Takeaways:

🎁Grandparent Contributions: How gifts or inheritances from grandparents affect financial aid

💵Asset Protection: How to structure your estate so it helps your family without hurting aid eligibility

☮ Peace of Mind: Practical tips to align your long-term legacy planning with upcoming tuition bills

🎙Full episode available now!
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Is your family getting ready for the college journey?Planning and saving for college can feel overwhelming but it doesn'...
08/28/2026

Is your family getting ready for the college journey?

Planning and saving for college can feel overwhelming but it doesn't have to be. At Taming the High Cost of College Podcast, we break down how to plan and pay for college with proven strategies that save you time, money, and stress.

📅 New episodes drop every Tuesday!

Whether you are looking for tips on navigating campus visits, understanding financial aid, or exploring career readiness, we have you covered.

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📣ATTENTION PARENTS OF TEENS!!It's an exciting time! Your teen is starting to look at colleges and planning for their fut...
08/27/2026

📣ATTENTION PARENTS OF TEENS!!

It's an exciting time! Your teen is starting to look at colleges and planning for their future.. but you find yourself focusing on the massive price tag. Don't let sticker shock take away from this exciting time, there are affordable options out there! Your teen might be looking in the wrong hemisphere. 🌍

In this episode, Host Brad Baldridge connects with International Education Expert Cornelia Fuertes (Founder, Global College Advisers) to explore how earning a full degree overseas can drastically cut your college expenses.

Together they dive into how European public universities, like those in Germany, can offer free or heavily subsidized tuition to international students. Plus, you will discover why many overseas bachelor's programs take only three years to complete instead of four.

Cornelia also explains the distinct shift from holistic U.S. applications to straightforward, Merit-driven admissions abroad. If your student is independent and ready for an adventure, an international degree could reshape their future without burying your family in debt! ✈️🎓

🎙Full episode now streaming!

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🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!!🚨Parents, do you have a high schooler open to adventure? Are you looking for smart ways to lower col...
08/25/2026

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT!!🚨

Parents, do you have a high schooler open to adventure? Are you looking for smart ways to lower college costs? Look no further... our newest episode has the answers! ✈️ 🌍

In our latest installment; host Brad Baldridge sits down with Cornelia Fuertes (Founder of Global College Advisers) for an in-depth discussion on how earning a bachelor’s degree abroad can be a budget-friendly alternative.

Key takeaways from the episode:

💸 Lower Tuition Costs: Many international universities, especially across Europe, have much lower tuition than U.S. schools.

🎓 Finish in 3 Years: Many European bachelor's programs take three years instead of four; saving a full year of room, board, and tuition.

👩‍🏫 No General Education Classes: Direct entry lets students jump straight into their major on day one.

📖 Programs in English: Thousands of full degree programs around the world are taught entirely in English.

🏫 FAFSA & Transferable Degrees: FAFSA loans can still be used at many international schools and many degrees carry standard U.S. accreditations.

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🚨Is a high GPA enough to guarantee a massive college scholarship? 💸In our latest episode, Host Brad Baldridge sits down ...
08/20/2026

🚨Is a high GPA enough to guarantee a massive college scholarship? 💸

In our latest episode, Host Brad Baldridge sits down with College Planning Expert, Todd Weaver from Strategies For College, Inc. to pull back the curtain on how Merit Aid actually works.

Many families believe colleges will hand over a massive scholarship for high GPA alone but Todd Weaver warns, "that's far from reality in my experience".

If you want to maximize your financial aid, you need to change your strategy. As Weaver notes, you must "focus on the schools that want your student. That's where the Merit money comes into play."

🎙 Listen to the full episode now!

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🚨ATTENTION PARENTS❗If the thought of upcoming college tuition gives you sticker shock and anxiety, then you CAN'T afford...
08/18/2026

🚨ATTENTION PARENTS❗

If the thought of upcoming college tuition gives you sticker shock and anxiety, then you CAN'T afford to miss out on our latest episode!

Host Brad Baldridge sits down with College Planning Expert, Todd Weaver (Strategies For College, Inc.) to pull back the curtain on how Merit Aid actually works and how your family can use it to slash tuition costs.💸

Key Takeaways:

👩‍🎓Three Pillar Strategy: Discover how to perfectly balance financial fit with academic and social success so your teen graduates on time AND on budget.

💸 Demystifying Merit Aid: Learn why Merit money is not just reserved for “Elite Academic Rock Stars” but is a strategic tool colleges use to fill specific institutional buckets.

🕵 Hidden Discount Opportunities: Discover how simple actions, like an official campus visit, can unlock automatic scholarships.

🧠 Strategic List Building: Understand why starting the planning process in Sophomore or Junior year allows you to target schools where your teen's profile is highly valued.

🏫 The Private School Surprise: See how generous institutional aid formulas can sometimes make an expensive private university cheaper out-of-pocket than a local state school.

⚙ High-Value Research Tools: Explore the best websites and modern calculator tools to accurately predict how much Merit Aid a college will offer BEFORE you apply.

🎙 Full Episode available now!
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Still trying to finalize your teen's college visit schedule?🚨Don't fall into the common traps that drain your budget and...
08/13/2026

Still trying to finalize your teen's college visit schedule?

🚨Don't fall into the common traps that drain your budget and exhaust your student!

In our latest episode, Host Brad Baldridge and Educational Consultant, Chuck Erickson reveal how to avoid the biggest mistakes families make on campus tours.

Quick tips from the episode:

🎒Don't Overpack: Limit trips to 1 or 2 colleges per day so information doesn't jumble together

⏰Don't Wait: Start touring during Junior year to narrow down the application list early

🗣Ask the Right Questions: Move past the basic pitch and ask guides about actual weekend/campus life

🚶‍♀️Go Off-Script: Check out the recreational facilities or local diner away from the official tour path

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🚗 Planning college visits but feeling overwhelmed?In this episode, Host Brad Baldridge and Educational Consultant, Chuck...
08/11/2026

🚗 Planning college visits but feeling overwhelmed?

In this episode, Host Brad Baldridge and Educational Consultant, Chuck Erickson share how to unlock the hidden value of campus tours to save you time and money! 💰

What you'll learn:

🕵🏻The 5 Visit Types: From "stealth" drive-bys to formal individual tours

🏫Start Close to Home: Why practicing locally builds confidence early on

💡Look Beyond Marketing: How to evaluate the real neighborhood vibe

✍Stand Out: Simple tips like handwritten notes to impress admissions

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🚨Struggling to figure out your teen's career path in the age of AI? You are absolutely not alone! With confusing media h...
08/06/2026

🚨Struggling to figure out your teen's career path in the age of AI? You are absolutely not alone!

With confusing media headlines everywhere, it is easy to feel completely overwhelmed about your student's upcoming college choices. In our latest episode, host Brad Baldridge and Career Coach, Kristin Clark Coaching discuss how AI is changing college and career readiness.

AI Career Planning: Myth vs. Fact

❌ Myth: AI will completely replace entry-level careers by graduation day

✅ Fact: AI changes day-to-day tasks, but human critical thinking remains indispensable

❌ Myth: Preparing a high schooler for the future workforce is too complicated

✅ Fact: Guiding your teens toward their natural strengths simplifies the process completely

❌ Myth: Technology degrees are the only future-proof option left

✅ Fact: Adaptability and problem-solving matter far more than learning a specific software

Stop worrying and stressing, we're here to help and guide you through this challenging time.

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