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FAFSAFred (aka Jack Wang)
@fafsafred.bsky.social
Helping families pay for college without taking on a truckload of debt | Host of Smart College Buyer podcast | Volleyball coach
Grandparent help for college is great—but it’s way more than writing a check. Financial aid, taxes, timing… it all matters. Smart giving > simple giving.

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#CollegeFunding #529Plans
December 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Changing majors = extra semesters = extra $$ 😬
Help your student choose a path they actually want from the start.

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#CollegePlanning #MajorChanges #FinancialFit
December 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Major changes are common—up to 80% do it. Ditch the tuition roulette: find Career DNA + use Job Anatomy to pick a destination-first path. 🎧 Listen to the episode.

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#CollegePlanning #CareerDNA
December 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Teens research prom dresses more than careers—no wonder 80% change majors. 🎧 Hear why a destination-first plan saves time, money, and stress.

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#CollegePlanning #CareerDNA #Podcast
December 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Sending kids to college without a career plan = buying a plane ticket with no idea where you're going. Hear the smarter approach in the latest episode.

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#CollegePlanning #CareerDNA #Podcast
November 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
College planning in junior year? That’s adorable. Start in freshman year if you want real aid. 🎧 Hear the full breakdown on the New Money New Problems podcast.

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#CollegePlanning #FinancialAid #Podcast
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I had the honor of being on the New Money, New Problems podcast to discuss college planning, student loans, and more!

It was a great conversation. Take a listen!

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November 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
College aid works like the NFL Draft: top “picks” get the biggest offers. Position your student early so they’re first-round, not walk-on. 🎓🏈 #CollegePlanning #FinancialAid

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November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Maxing retirement + borrowing for college = no early retirement. Tuition eats future plans. Know your numbers first.

I share more details in this episode of the Smart College Buyer podcast.
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#CollegePlanning #StudentDebt #RetirementTradeoffs #MeritAid
November 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
College costs = budget trade-offs. Spend more on tuition, spend less on everything else. Know your numbers before your kid picks a dream school.

Listen to this episode of the Smart College Buyer
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#CollegePlanning #MeritAid #BudgetTips
November 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Scholarships are a numbers game! 🎯 The more your teen applies, the better their odds.

Listen to the latest episode of the Smart College Buyer podcast for more tips.
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#Scholarships #ParentTips #CollegeBound
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
College = house/car shopping. Know 3 numbers: what school thinks you can pay, what you can actually afford, and what you’re willing to pay. Set your range first, avoid surprise debt.

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#CollegePlanning #MeritAid
November 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Parents: 💰 Check brands you already buy from—many offer free money for college. Help your teen apply early!

Get more tips in the latest epsiode of the Smart College Buyer podcast
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#Scholarships #ParentTips #CollegeBound
October 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Parents: Skip the weekend job—help your teen apply for scholarships! 🎓💰 It pays more, builds confidence, and teaches real ROI.

Get more tips in the latest episode of the Smart College Buyer podcast.

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October 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM