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Taming The High Cost Of College is dedicated to helping parents learn the best ways to plan, save and invest for college, so they can realize their children's college dreams without wiping out their family finances or their retirement. Founded by Brad Baldridge, a Certified Financial Planner® and college funding specialist, Taming the High Cost of College shares financial and college planning strategies and advice through our podcast, website, e-newsletter, social media, and other free resources.

10/29/2026

🚨 Stop Costly College Funding Mistakes! 🚨

Did you know that everyday financial decisions like, how your assets are titled or when retirement accounts are drawn, can quietly hurt your family's financial aid eligibility? 📉💸

In this episode of Taming The High Cost of College, Host Brad Baldridge teams up with Estate Planning Attorney John Koenig (Anchor Law, Life & Legacy Planning LLC) to uncover the hidden traps between estate planning and paying for higher education.

Key Takeaways:
⏳ Timing is Everything: Timing asset distributions incorrectly while your child is in college can drastically reduce your aid package overnight.

📜 Review Old Documents: Estate laws change fast; relying on outdated trusts or pre-SECURE Act rules could leave your hard earned wealth exposed.

👨‍⚖️ Avoid Probate Roadblocks: Setting up a trust is only half the battle; failing to properly fund it means your family still goes to court.

👥 Bring the Team Together: Aligning grandparents, parents, financial planners and attorneys ensures everyone is working toward the same funding goals.

👨🏽‍💼 Work With a Specialist: Don't rely on general practitioners; find a dedicated estate planning expert who reviews your plan every few years.

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🎙 Catch the full episode; now streaming on your favorite podcast platform

Watch the full interview on YouTube 👀

10/27/2026

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨

Did you know that poor estate planning can unintentionally derail college financial aid and push your family into higher tax brackets? 📉💸

In our latest installment of Taming The High Cost of College, Host Brad Baldridge sits down with Estate Planning Attorney John Koenig (Anchor Law, Life & Legacy Planning LLC) to discuss how multi-generational planning and proper estate updates can save your family thousands!

Key Takeaways:
📉 The Cost of Surprises: Inheriting assets or IRAs improperly during college years can trigger heavy taxes and disqualify students from financial aid.

💾 Outdated Plans: With the current estate tax exemption at $15 million, many older trust structures (like A/B trusts) and pre-SECURE Act retirement provisions are completely obsolete.

👩‍⚖️ The "Unfunded" Trap: A trust only works if it actually owns your assets otherwise, your family still faces probate court.

👩🏻‍🎓Intergenerational Communication: Getting grandparents, parents, advisors and attorneys on the same page unlocks clear goals, avoids family disputes and protects college funds.

📜 Hire a Specialist: Avoid "door swing" general attorneys; work with someone who specializes exclusively in estate planning and reviews your documents every three years.

🎙Full episode out now! ~Stream on your favorite podcast platform

Watch the full interview on YouTube 👀

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10/22/2026

📣ATTENTION PARENTS OF TEENS!

Is your student thinking about college options across the pond? 🇬🇧🎓

For our latest installment of Taming The High Cost of College, Host Brad Baldridge and College Counselor, Dr. Genevieve Morgan (Dr. Morgan College Counseling) discuss why studying in the UK can save you money AND give your teen an amazing global experience!

"It is both good for the pocketbook and good for the career." — Dr. Genevieve Morgan

Key Takeaways:
🎓 3-Year Degrees: A bachelor's degree in England takes just 3 years, saving a full year of tuition and living costs.

🏫 Streamlined Process: Apply to up to 5 schools via UCAS using AP exams - no generic extracurricular essays required!

💵 Financial Flexibility: U.S. federal loans and 529 plans often apply abroad

🧳 Independence: Students live in single rooms, cook for themselves and travel easily across Europe.

🎙 Full episode out now!

Stream and listen on your favorite podcast platform
or watch on YouTube 👀

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10/20/2026

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT!!! 🚨

Planning for college doesn't stop at the U.S. border! 🌍✈️

In episode 191 of Taming The High Cost of College, Host Brad Baldridge sits down with College Counselor, Dr. Genevieve Morgan (Dr. Morgan College Counseling) to explore the incredible opportunities of studying in England and Scotland.

If you want a world-renowned degree, a shorter timeline and potentially a much smaller price tag, this episode is a MUST watch/listen!

Key Takeaways:
🎓 Major-Driven & Streamlined: UK universities focus exclusively on your chosen course (no general education requirements) and typically feature a 3-year bachelor's degree.

💸 Smart Savings: With a shorter 3-year timeline, top-tier schools like the University of Manchester or Oxford can be surprisingly more affordable than many out-of-state or private U.S. options.

📝 Different Admissions Criteria: Applications are submitted through UCAS and rely heavily on AP classes and exams (rather than a laundry list of extracurriculars).

💵 Financial Aid & Flexibility: U.S. federal loans and 529 plans often apply, and students can even work part-time or stay for two years post-graduation to gain international work experience.

🎙Catch the full episode; now streaming on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube

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10/16/2026

🎓 Don't Let Poor Estate Planning Cost You College Financial Aid!

Did you know an improperly structured trust or inheritance can accidentally cost families thousands in financial aid? In our latest episode, Host Brad Baldridge sits down with Estate Planning Attorney John Koenig (Anchor Law, Life & Legacy Planning LLC) for an in depth discussion on how to align your estate plan with your college funding strategy.

Key Takeaways:

💸 Trust Traps: Discover how leaving assets directly to students or setting up rigid trusts can negatively impact FAFSA eligibility.

👪 Smart Inheritance Absorptions: Learn how strategic timing and asset structuring can preserve aid and help secure maximum merit or need-based assistance.

🛠 Post-Death Flexibility: Understand the tools available like disclaimers, trust protectors and settlement agreements (if an estate plan isn't college-friendly).

🏠 Avoiding Family Disputes: Find out how vague trust instructions or family properties (like lake homes) complicate aid and how to prevent costly legal battles.

🎙 Catch the Full Episode:
Listen on your favorite streaming platform or watch the video version on YouTube!

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10/15/2026

When college planning meets estate planning, things can get complicated! 🎓👪

Host of Taming The High Cost Of College, Brad Baldridge and Attorney John Koenig have teamed up to create an Inheritance Series to break down how inheritance, wills and estate plans actually impact your college financial aid strategy.

🎙Catch the full breakdown now! 👇
https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-184-estate-planning-inheritance-and-college-financial-aid/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=ep184

10/14/2026

Estate planning impacts college financial aid! 🎓💸

Founder of Taming The High Cost Of College, Brad Baldridge and Attorney John Koenig teamed up to create this Inheritance Series.

Together they break down everything you need to know about estate planning, inheritance and protecting your college funds. Avoid costly mistakes BEFORE it's too late!

🎙️ Catch the full episode here! 👇
https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com/thcc-episode-184-estate-planning-inheritance-and-college-financial-aid/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic-social&utm_campaign=ep184

10/13/2026

🚨 NEW EPSIODE ALERT! 🚨

Did you know that an improperly structured trust or inheritance could accidentally cost your family thousands in college financial aid? 💸

When grandparents set up trusts or leave behind inheritances, they usually have the best intentions. But if those legal documents aren't "college-friendly," you could be facing a massive surprise when FAFSA time rolls around. In some cases, a swing of over $100,000 in lost financial aid!

In the latest episode of Taming The High Cost of College, Host Brad Baldridge sits down with Estate Planning Attorney John Koenig to break down how estate planning and college funding intersect and how to avoid costly missteps.

Key Takeaways:

📜 The Trust Trap: How poorly structured trusts or inheritances can severely impact your student's eligibility for need-based financial aid.

💡 Post-Death Options: Discover tools like disclaimers, trust protectors and non-judicial settlements that families can use to correct or modify legacy plans after someone passes away.

🏠 The Family Lake House Dilemma: How shared properties and vacation homes complicate FAFSA reporting and family dynamics.

👪 Proactive Planning: Why building flexibility into wills and trusts now can save your children and grandchildren massive legal headaches and financial stress later.

🎙 Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform today!

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10/08/2026

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨

Is your student dreaming of a career in healthcare?

Many parents assume going into healthcare means an 8 -11 year path to becoming a doctor but the medical field is vastly broader (and far more flexible) than most families realize!

In this episode of Taming The High Cost of College, Host Brad Baldridge sits down with College Admissions Expert Lisa Bleich (Founder of College Bound Mentor) to map out the wide variety of healthcare pathways and pre-med options.

Here's What You’ll Learn:

🌅 Broadening the Horizon: Beyond MDs and RNs- exploring paths like Physician Assistants, Physical Therapists, Optometrists, Psychologists and Public Health professionals.

🎓 Pre-Med Prerequisites Simplified: What classes your teen actually needs to take (hint: they don't have to major in science!)

🏫 Accelerated & Early Assurance Programs: How 3 year undergrad tracks and guaranteed medical school admissions work and whether they’re the right fit for your student.

👩‍⚕️ Alternative Routes & Healthcare Paths: Exploring Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Nurse Practitioner (NP), and direct-admit tracks with high autonomy and less time in school.

💡Standing Out in Admissions: Why job shadowing, hands-on clinical experience and even foreign language skills give your teen a massive competitive edge.

Whether your student is dead-set on surgery or just knows they want a career helping others, this episode will give your family a clear and actionable game plan!

🎙FULL EPISODE ~ Now streaming on your favorite podcast platform. Also available on YouTube 👀

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10/01/2026

🎓 Is College Really Worth It for Your Teen?

With tuition rising, finding the right fit and understanding the true return on investment is more important than ever. In our latest Episode, Host Brad Baldridge CFP® and Career Specialist Kristin Clark Coaching break down what parents need to know.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

💸 Personalized ROI: Why average statistics don't give you the full picture.

🔎 The Hidden Costs: How time and family stress factor into the total price tag.

💡Beyond the Numbers: Why non-financial perks like independence and lifelong connections are just as essential.

👩🏾‍⚕️Career-First Planning: How identifying career goals early helps you evaluate 4-year degrees, associate programs, or trades.

🗨 Open Conversations: Why talking early about costs and debt sets your teen up for success.

🎙Full episode, now streaming!

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New Berlin, WI
53151

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
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