Explore FAFSA’s impact on college finances, including changes to the application process and shifts in aid eligibility.
How do changes to FAFSA affect your eligibility for federal student loans and need-based grants? What’s the best way to navigate the recent rollout amid technical issues with the website when it launched last month? What information do you ... Show More
Oct 19
Afraid to Ask for a Raise? Negotiate Your Salary With 5 Simple Words
Learn how to get past the fear of negotiating for higher pay, even when your employer might say no. Why does negotiating feel so scary, and how do you get past that fear? Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola talk with Kwame Christian, a negotiation expert, CEO of the Amer ... Show More
41m 6s
Oct 15
How to Plan a Sabbatical (and Pay for It), Plus the Hidden Costs of Cash Advance Apps
Learn how to plan and pay for a sabbatical, plus why cash advance apps may cost more than you think. How do you plan and pay for a sabbatical, even if your employer doesn't offer a paid one? Hosts Sean Pyles, CFP®, and Elizabeth Ayoola are joined by Smart Money producer Tess Vige ... Show More
50m 37s
Nov 2024
The New Fafsa Is Out. Here's What Students and Families Need to Know.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or Fafsa, has been released for the 2025-26 academic year. Wall Street Journal reporter Oyin Adedoyin joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss what students and families can expect, after last year’s glitches slowed down the aid process for ... Show More
7m 29s
Nov 2023
Tips for winning college scholarships
With the rising cost of college in the United States, you can’t sleep on scholarships. This week, Yanely Espinal chats with Youssef Hasweh, a scholarship wiz who got a full ride to University of Chicago, about finding the right scholarships for you, keeping those applications and ... Show More
15m 33s
<p dir="ltr">On today's episode, Ethan is joined by Amanda Miller, who got her start in financial aid through the <a href= "https://collegeadvisingcorps.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">College Advising Corps</a> at Davidson College in 2014. A few thousand students, several ... Show More
