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Taming The High Cost of College

Brad Baldridge
Estate Planning
College Admissions
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Education
College Planning
Higher Education
College Visits
Common Application
Career Planning
SAT
College Costs
Healthcare Professions
Financial Aid
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Undecided Major
Neurodiversity
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Return On Investment In College
Merit Aid
Trusts

Taming the High Cost of College teaches parents the secrets of how to plan and save for college so you can help make your children's dreams come true. Hosted by Brad Baldridge, a Certified Financial Planner and college planning expert, you'll learn what you need to save time, save money and reduce stress with smart and proven strategies. If you're the parent of a college-bound teenager, you're in ... more

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Outdated estate plans and trusts, poor beneficiary designations, and lack of family communication can potentially ruin college financial aid and scholarship opportunities for students who receive an inheritance. In my continuing podcast discussion wi... more

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Is your high school or college student interested in attending university in the UK? In this podcast episode, Brad Baldridge talks with Dr. Genevieve Morgan, founder of Dr. Genevieve Morgan College Counseling, about studying in the UK. They explore t... more

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In this episode of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast, Brad Baldridge welcomes back estate planning attorney John Koenig for his second appearance. They dive deeper into how trusts, inheritances, and family properties can affect college fina... more

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In this episode of the Taming the High Cost of College podcast, Brad Baldridge talks with college admissions expert, Lisa Bleich, about the wide range of healthcare careers and the pre-med requirements and prerequisites for each. They also explore nu... more

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Recent Guests

John Koenig
Wisconsin attorney specializing in estate planning
Episode: 192 Estate Planning Mistakes That Impact College Funding
Genevieve Morgan
College counselor with 30 years of experience in education and a specialist in UK university admissions
Dr. Genevieve Morgan College Counseling
Episode: 191 Studying in the UK: England & Scotland
Lisa Bleich
Founder of College Bound Mentor
College Bound Mentor
Episode: 189 Exploring Careers and Pre-Med in Medical Professions
Kristin Clark
Career planning expert and resident career planning specialist
Independent career planning consultant
Episode: 188 Is College Worth It? Understanding the Value and Fit for Your Student
Mike Flynn
Owner and founder of Engenius Learning
Engenius Learning
Episode: 187 College Testing Policy Changes: What Families Need to Know
Michelle McAnaney
Founder of The College Spy
The College Spy
Episode: 186 Procrastination in the College Application and Admissions Process
Cornelia Betschart-Fuertes
Founder of Global College Advisors and Educational Consulting Practice
Global College Advisors
Episode: 183 Exploring International and Overseas College Options
Todd Weaver
President of Strategies for College
Strategies for College
Episode: 182 Understanding Merit Aid, Scholarships and Budgeting for College
Chuck Erickson
Independent Educational Consultant
College Connectors
Episode: 181 Making the Most of College Campus Visits

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Brad Baldridge
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Making College Possible

    As a college professor, I BELIEVE in the value of college and the power of education to transform lives. That being said, the cost of college is wild. I'm so grateful for Brad's work. It is such a helpful resources for parents (and students). I'm so grateful we connected. -Danielle McGeough, Phd and host of the Plan Goal Plan podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaniPGP
    United States3 years ago
  • Invaluable Response

    An invaluable resource for any parent strategizing their child’s long term education. High school students should be listening too!

    -Claudia, host of the Parenting in Uniform Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PodcasterGenie
    United States4 years ago
  • Great!

    Brad has a TON of knowledge on helping families financially plan for college. He was a guest speaker for our family law firm to help co-parents work strategically on their financial plan, and important considerations for divided households. Fantastic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ELK0101
    United States4 years ago
  • Interesting Topics and Guests

    Brad gets into the guts of each topic with his guests. He’s not afraid to ask hard questions in an effort to explore and solve problems with his guests. I highly recommend this podcast if you care about finances, family, and planning for college.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheParentCompass
    United States5 years ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    Super informative, definitely a worthwhile listen for any parents with kids who have college just around the corner.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ayden Berkey
    United States5 years ago

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- Listeners value actionable strategies that save time and money for families.
- Guests are described as knowledgeable and able to break down complex topics into accessible steps.
- Audiences praise the host for clear, practical financial guidance for college planning.
- The show is seen as a reliable resource for understanding costs, aid, and planning across the college journey.

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192 Estate Planning Mistakes That Impact College Funding
Q: What are some good ways to kind of broach that subject? Or when you're working with grandma and grandpa a lot, do you feel like they are intentionally trying to keep the kids out of it, or they just don't necessarily know that they should invite them?
Koenig says some grandparents choose to keep adult children out, but involving family can clarify goals, college plans, relationships, and potential concerns. When children cannot participate, attorneys can still ask grandparents detailed questions and build flexibility into the plan.
192 Estate Planning Mistakes That Impact College Funding
Q: What do you see kind of from the grandparent side of things? When you start asking questions about, well, what is this money for? Or are we using this for college? What do you see?
John Koenig says older plans often contain outdated tax provisions, retirement-account directions, and trustee choices, while trusts may not be funded with the assets they were intended to hold.
191 Studying in the UK: England & Scotland
Q: So how do we pay for all this? And what does it cost?
Morgan gives examples of UK tuition and housing costs that can be substantially below U.S. university costs, noting that English bachelor's degrees usually take three years. She also describes international scholarships and says U.S. federal loans often apply to UK universities.
191 Studying in the UK: England & Scotland
Q: What are some of the key things you need to be aware of, like when to start the process and what criteria to think about?
Morgan says students should choose a course first, since UK universities focus on a specific major and do not require the same broad general education courses as U.S. colleges. Applicants can start the process the summer before, though many begin earlier, and should consider whether they are ready to commit to a field of study.
187 College Testing Policy Changes: What Families Need to Know
Q: What is the current landscape for SAT and ACT requirements across colleges?
Colleges vary by tier: some are test blind or test optional, particularly after COVID, while elite or highly selective schools are increasingly reemphasizing tests or considering them strongly for scholarships and admissions; the mix continues to evolve as schools balance access and selectivity.

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2. Genevieve Morgan
3. Lisa Bleich
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7. Cornelia Betschart-Fuertes
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