For many families, it used to be a given that kids would attend a four-year college or university after high school. But between the rising costs of education and the changing landscape caused by the pandemic, families are reconsidering the norm. Casey, a mother of six children, was set on sending her oldest daughter, Candice, to a traditional four-year college until COVID-19 opened her eyes to alternative paths. With finances in mind, Casey and Candice said goodbye to the old school way of doing things and hello to an unconventional approach. This episode’s expert is John Bryson, Head of Investment Consulting and Education Savings at John Hancock Investment Management. John shares guidance on how to prioritize saving for college while juggling other financial goals.
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