Episode 166: Late-Stage College Planning with Brad Baldridge

In this episode, Melissa Fradenburg, CDFA®️, AIF® , sits down with Brad Baldridge, one of the nation's leading college financial experts, to discuss late term college planning strategies. Brad has over 20 years of experience in helping families plan, save, and pay for college without jeopardizing their financial security or retirement. Brad shares his insights on the best ways to pay for college, save on college costs, and take advantage of financial aid and scholarships. Brad emphasizes the importance of understanding the total cost of attendance and creating a plan to cover those costs without sacrificing other financial goals.

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