How to Make Paying For College Profitable (+Have Less Debt!)

BiggerPockets MoneyMay 2, 20221h 10m2.0K viewsScore 75
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student loan debt
college ROI
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Summary

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This video explores the financial decision-making process for higher education, emphasizing the return on investment (ROI) of college degrees versus alternative paths like trades. It provides actionable strategies for minimizing student debt through savings, scholarships, grants, and smart borrowing, empowering viewers to make informed choices about their educational and financial future.

Key insights

  • College should be viewed as a business decision, considering the return on investment (ROI) in terms of future earnings versus the cost of tuition and loans.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Taking out loans in your own name to pay for your kids college can hurt your retirement savings.

Tools & resources

  • BiggerPockets Money Podcast Episode 251course

    Episode 251 of the BiggerPockets Money Podcast features Preston Cooper's study on the ROI of various college degrees.

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