How CC helped me help my D

SuburbMom
Thu, 13 Apr 2017 12:07:35 +0000

@Mom2aphysicsgeek - I’m glad to hear things have worked out for your kids as well. Going into debt and stretching the family’s finances are not the right choice for everyone.

@calmom - Thank you!! I feel like your post is spot-on and you understand the big picture of this decision.

D can graduate with a degree from an Ivy that may open doors, but with $40,000 in debt that may inhibit her ability to attend grad school, or she can graduate from Ole Miss with her small 529 intact for grad school, 3 travel abroad experiences (she’s hoping for a summer + semester + a short service trip) and who knows what other experiences. Smart choices led to having this decision. No reason to think a smart choice isn’t being made now.