You Can Save Money by Holding Onto Your Technology

Four tech gadgets

Life can be expensive, especially if you have children. You can save money by not grabbing the latest product release.

You must choose between needs and wants. Choose what’s essential over what’s not.

Several products from Logitech were purchased within the last two years for a clean, professional look to meetings and videos. The business uses the Logitech LITRA GLOW Premium LED Streaming Light with TrueSoft, the C920e Business Webcam, the C922 Pro HD Stream Webcam, and the Blue Yeti World of Warcraft Edition USB microphone. (The microphone was purchased for the color scheme – not because I’ve ever played the game.)

There were less expensive choices, but they didn’t deliver the desired results. There were also more expensive choices that offered more than needed at the moment.

Those are the choices I make for my business.

A different thought process is used for personal tech items. I still use my old Apple iPad mini-2.

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Bad News for Families with Multiple College Students

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This is directed to families with multiple college students still enrolled in 2024-25.

The preliminary case studies from the National Association of Financial Aid Administrators for the new Student Aid Index (SAI) formula are out. This is the final phase of the implementation of the FAFSA Simplification Act of 2021.

Eliminating the multi-student discount is about to become a reality for thousands of families in the United States with college-age children.

The impact on these families is not good. Some would deem it devastating.

2024-25 FAFSA Changes

BONUS: For background information and in-depth understanding of the new FAFSA,  after reading the full blog post, view our “How Will the Changes to FAFSA Impact You?” on our Education Unpacked YouTube Channel. College financial expert, Robert Falcon founder of College Funding Solutions provides details and guidance for parents/students.

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2023-24 Financial Aid Season

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The 2023-24 Financial Aid Season

October 1 marks the beginning of the 2023-24 financial aid season for college students. The Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) and the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile open on this date.

 

To qualify for federal, state, and institutional financial aid, students and, in most cases, their parent(s) must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Depending on what schools the student is applying to, the CSS Profile may also be required.  

 

Financial aid can be in the form of grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. (It is best to avoid loans whenever possible.) Financial aid packages usually include some combination of two or more of the listed items.

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