This time of the semester can be stressful for students of any age. Let’s take the stress off, by discussing the top 10 tips for studying, as well as some stories from around the web of students whose exams didn’t go exactly as planned. 

In today’s episode, I tell you my top 5 book recommendations for kickstarting a change in your life. Career? Focus? Money? It’s right here. Discover the Best...

In today’s episode we discuss credit card tips and warnings for first-time and new credit card users. Credit cards a tricky, but they are a part of everyday life. If you get your mindset, knowledge, and habits right early, you'll save yourself ...

In this episode, I go to a job fair with the intent of seeing how the people doing the hiring feel about the job market. Is it all doom and gloom? Is AI taking off of the jobs? Or is there more to the job market, and thus the job search, than m...

In this episode, I give updates about the effect of the OBBB (One Big Beautiful Bill) effect on student loans, and those considering student loans:

In this episode, I discuss JOB FAIRS and some important things to remember and prepare for a job fair. Career/Job/Employment Fairs are a great way to see what jobs and career choices are available in your area, and they are great interview prac...

In this episode, I go over how to network and find professionals in the field that you want to learn more about. I also interview a professional to show you an example of how simple an interview can be. To quote that guy from the crowd in The W...

Disclaimer: Summer allergies are affecting my breathing. Sorry.In this episode I discuss the Skills Vs. Desire  chart, the pitfalls that come into being in each quadrant, and different ways to overcome those pitfalls. Those 4 quadra...

**Due to a mistake on my part, the episode, although recorded several weeks ago, didn't make it to the directory until May 31st. My apologies. **In this episode, I give an update on the state of student loans in the United States. <...

Hello friends!In this episode I begin the long discussion about how to decide if college is where you belong, and what other options are available along with their Pros and Cons. "Know Thyself" Worksheet:

Some necessary thinking to do before you or your child start down the higher education path. 

The unplanned first episode of the Thinking Ahead Podcast due to a bombshell of an executive order calling for the closure of the Department of Education. It's pretty bad, but not as bad as you think.