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I sat down with Ron Lieber, the New York Times “Your Money” columnist, to tackle one of the most stressful financial decisions any family faces: the cost of college. With headlines screaming about AI-driven job market disruptions and tuition hitting record highs, we’re digging into the math and the mindset shifts required to navigate higher education in 2026. We explore whether a computer science degree is still a “safe bet,” how to find the “return on friendship,” and why your strategy for negotiating financial aid needs to start with empathy. Listen Here Apple Podcasts Spotify Youtube Key Takeaways The $31,000 Safety Zone: Undergraduates should aim to keep total federal borrowing around $31,000. This creates a manageable monthly payment of roughly $350–$400, which is a reasonable bet even in an uncertain economy. Longevity of the Degree: While entry-level STEM jobs are facing a short-term squeeze from large language models, the long-term data still holds: bachelor’s degree holders out-earn non-degree holders by hundreds of thousands of dollars over their lifetime. The “Return on Friendship”: We often ignore the social capital of college. Ron emphasizes shopping for schools with strong alumni “binds”—networks where graduates actively “throw the rope back” to help new alumni land their first roles. Negotiating with Empathy: Financial aid officers often earn less than the families they are helping. Approach these conversations with kindness and human connection rather than treating it like a high-stakes used car sale. The Community College “90th Percentile”: Using community college as a 2+2 launching pad is a brilliant money-saver, but it requires high-level “executive functioning” to ensure every credit transfers and that you don’t lose time in the workforce. Resources The Price You Pay for College, a book by Ron Lieber – https://amzn.to/3RauylM Ron Lieber’s profile – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronlieber/ Ron Lieber’s website – https://www.ronlieber.com Stay in the loop – https://affordanything.com/newsletter Join the YFRP waitlist – https://courses.affordanything.com/ Chapters Note: Timestamps

#711: A computer science degree used to feel like a sure thing. Job placement rates topped 90 percent. Starting salaries cleared $80,000. You could do the math on your student loans before you enrolled. That math doesn't work the same way anymore. New York Times "Your Money" columnist Ron Lieber joins us to walk through what families actually need to know before borrowing for college. He covers how to use the federal College Scorecard to look up earnings by school and by major. He explains why the scariest student loan headlines are almost always about graduate school rather than undergraduate debt. And he makes the case that liberal arts majors tend to catch up to their STEM peers by mid-career - even if the early numbers don't show it. Lieber also makes a case that the financial return on college extends beyond salary data. Alumni networks, mentorship, and lifelong friendships all factor into the equation. He suggests asking schools pointed questions about reunion attendance and alumni giving rates as a way to gauge how connected - and how useful - a community actually stays after graduation. On the debt question, Lieber draws a clear line between federal undergraduate loans, which cap around $31,000, and the more dangerous combinations of Parent PLUS loans and private debt that drive the horror stories you see in the news. He also addresses the community college path in detail - including what it actually takes to pull it off without losing time or credits along the way. The conversation closes with a framework for parents: keep sparking conversations with your kids, stay curious about what they're drawn to, and treat yourself less as an advice-giver and more as someone planting seeds. Share this episode with a friend, colleagues, and your college student: https://affordanything.com/episode711 Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising run times. The provided timestamps are approximate and may be several minutes off due to changing ad lengths. (00:00) No BLS jobs report today (01:41) Ron Lieber intro – NYT personal finance columnist, student debt expert (02:41) College still worth it? Ron says yes, despite tough entry-level job market (05:03) How to use the College Scorecard (06:27) Liberal arts majors often catch up by mid-career (07:17) The non-financial ROI of college (15:08) How much debt is too much? Federal undergrad cap is $31,000 (18:31) Community college as a launchpad; savings potential, but requires high executive functioning (21:36) Scary student debt headlines are mostly about grad school, not undergrad (24:39) AI and shifting willingness to pay; colleges facing enrollment pressure (37:00) Financial aid office dynamics (40:39) Peak 18-year-olds; demographic cliff hits colleges differently by region (45:54) Location matters; urban schools have recruiter and networking advantages (54:11) Framework for parents and students; stay curious Resource: Ron Lieber's book - The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Roadmap for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

College decisions reveal more than numbers; they reveal what we value most. Discover how to align your financial choices with the legacy you want to build for your family. Money meets meaning in this candid conversation between Jude Boudreaux, Caleb Arringdale, and Ron Lieber, New York Times columnist and author of The Price You Pay for College and The Opposite of Spoiled . Together, they unpack the emotions and realities behind one of life’s biggest financial crossroads: sending your child to college. From fear and guilt to social pressure and “rejective” schools, Ron reveals how hidden feelings often drive family choices more than finances do. He shares practical insights for making smarter, values-based decisions, asking for more aid without “negotiating,” and teaching kids responsibility through money. What to expect: Why college is a values decision wrapped in a financial one The emotional traps families fall into when paying for school How to approach merit aid and appeal letters the right way The conversation every parent should have before senior year And more! It’s time to move beyond numbers and make decisions that reflect what truly matters to your family. Resources: The Price You Pay for College by Ron Lieber The Opposite of Spoiled by Ron Lieber Connect with Jude Boudreaux CFP® The Planning Center LinkedIn: Jude Boudreaux jude@theplanningcenter.com Phone: (504) 717-4862 Connect with Caleb Arringdale: LinkedIn: Caleb Arringdale caleb@theplanningcenter.com Phone: (309) 797-4030 Connect with Ron Lieber: <li style="font-weig

Thirty-six hours before his wife was scheduled for a major surgery, New York Times personal finance columnist Ron Lieber got a letter in the mail that sent him reeling. Insurance was denying prior authorization for the surgery. The only way forward would be to appeal the decision. But it was Saturday night, and the surgery was Monday morning. There wouldn’t be any time. Should they even go to the hospital? They decided to bet on being able to reverse the denial later on, but the last minute coverage questions left Ron’s wife, New York Times reporter Jodi Kantor, going into surgery that Monday with a brand new sense of stress and anxiety. And along with worrying how his wife's surgery would go (spoiler: it was successful), and whether they’d end up on the hook for a bajillion dollars, it left Ron to wonder why no one had given them a heads-up earlier. He set out to find answers — and whether there might be a way to prevent these last-minute denials from sneaking up on other people. Ron turned to his "Your Money" newsletter subscribers for ideas, and eventually published a draft letter in his New York Times column that doctors and other health care providers could give their patients to better prepare them for insurance curveballs. Check out the column here – and consider passing it along to any health care workers whose patients you think might benefit. Here’s a transcript of this episode . Send your stories and questions. Or call 724 ARM-N-LEG. Of course we’d love for you to support this show . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cost of college is skyrocketing! To make sure you're not paying those sticker prices, we brought in New York Times 'Your Money' columnist, Ron Lieber. He is also author of 'The Price You Pay for College' and joins the show for a brutally honest walkthrough of what is actually going on behind the scenes. In this episode he breaks down: List price vs. cost of attendance Why most families don't pay rack rate How to read a school's 'Common Data Set' Merit vs. need-based aid How net price calculators and pre-reads can keep you from falling in love with a school you can't afford DEALS & DISCOUNTS FROM OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS: MONARCH MONEY The modern way to manage money! Monarch will change the way you organize your financial life. Track, budget, plan, and do more with your money – together. Get 50% off the first year using this link and entering code: CATCHINGUP50 ALLOY The Alloy Market offers a seamless and efficient way to sell your gold, silver, and platinum jewelry, regardless of its condition. They are committed to transparency and fairness, ensuring you get the best possible value for your items. Use this special Link and enter code CUTOFI15 to get a $15 bonus when you sell items over $199 (limited time offer). For a full list of current deals and discounts from our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here: catchinguptofi.com/our-partners SUPPORT THE SHOW 📩 Sign up for our newsletter 🌐 Visit Catching Up to FI website 🔗 Connect with us ☕ Like what you hear on Catching Up to FI? Support the show at "Buy Me a Coffee" 🎙️We love hearing from you! Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) 📕 Books by Ron Lieber 🌐 Merit Aid Course (with link to free merit aid checklist) Ron's New York Times Profile Niche (for comparing colleges) Saving For College (Compare 529 Plans) ⏰ Related Episodes Stop Paying for College and Use These High-Return Scholarship Hacks Instead | Chris Corinthian | 189 <a href= "https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index

If you are in the midst of the college search and admission process, financing this college education is likely top of mind. Merit aid is an important part of many financial packages and there’s no one better to talk to about the topic than Ron Lieber, financial columnist for the New York Times. It’s so important that we decided to share this episode again. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Ron talk about his Merit Aid course, a great way to get a head start on understanding how it all works. Vicki and Lynn spent this episode in conversation with Ron Lieber author of The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make. Ron helped us unpack how complicated the financial aid system is and how crucial it is to understand how it works. The Price You Pay for College examines how our feelings and our ideas about success affect the choices we make about what we are willing to pay for college. Ron also shared information about his new course for families that helps them understand and navigate college Merit Aid. Thank you for listening! Much more information for college parents can be found on our website, College Parent Central Find us on Twitter at @CollParCentral Find us on Bluesky at @CollParCentral.bsky.social Sign up for our newsletter for ongoing information

In this insightful episode of Application to Admission, we sit down with Ron Lieber, a veteran journalist from The New York Times and the author of the bestselling book The Price You Pay for College . As a leading voice on the intersection of personal finance and higher education, Ron has dedicated his career to demystifying the complex world of college costs, financial aid, and merit scholarships for families across the country. Ron brings a unique perspective, having navigated the college admissions process not only as a student himself but now as a parent, guiding his own family through these critical financial and educational decisions. Throughout this conversation, Ron shares invaluable advice on how families can better understand and maximize financial aid offers, uncover the hidden truths about merit scholarships, and make informed choices that align with both their financial situations and their children’s goals. This episode is packed with actionable tips and heart-to-heart advice that will resonate with both parents and students who are trying to make sense of the often-overwhelming world of college finances. Whether you’re just starting the process or deep into applications, Ron Lieber offers clarity, empathy, and expert guidance on how to avoid financial pitfalls and make college more affordable. Tune in for a conversation that could transform how you approach paying for college—and ultimately, how you make one of the most important decisions for your family’s future.

Jodi Kantor and Ron Lieber are both distinguished journalists at The New York Times , and today they join Carl to discuss the importance of financial stability for their family while pursuing work that is meaningful, both as individuals, and as a couple. Ron has been the “Your Money” columnist for The New York Times since 2008, and worked as the editor for Carl’s “Sketch Guy” column when he was at the Times . In 2017, Jodi and her colleague Megan Twohey I broke the story of decades of sexual abuse allegations against the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, work that helped ignite the #MeToo movement and spur cultural, corporate and legal changes around the globe. In this episode of 50 Fires, Ron and Jodi discuss their personal experiences with money and how it has shaped their lives. They discuss the role of money in their family and the lessons they ultimately hope to pass on to their children. Email List: Sign up at https://www.50fires.com/ for our monthly email with resources for financial advisors! Follow 50 Fires on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/50firespod/ Please direct business inquires to: blindnilaudio@magnolia.com Cover Art: Josh Passler - TheFinArtist.com Music Credits: Alexandra Woodward / Rabbit Reggae / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Cody Francis / Wherever You’re Going / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Season 3 of the podcast is here and I’m honestly more excited about this season than any other . Because every single episode is a topic/conversation that YOU requested. We’re kicking it off with a month-long series on COLLEGE , where we’re talking to experts and parents about what one college specialist has called “The most emotionally fraught decision many families will ever make.” How do you know college is even right for your kid? WHEN should you start saving? Is it even worth it or necessary, anymore? According to the US Census, 62% of US workers do NOT have a college degree and only 47% of Americans say it’s worth it, but only if you don’t have to take out any loans. Ron Lieber, the New York Times’ Money columnist, has been writing about this topic for decades. He’s also a dad, dropping off his eldest daughter at college this fall. Ron helps us to untangle this complex puzzle of college and he says it all begins with our WHY. Life Happens, friends! Let’s Talk About It! Listen in to learn more : (00:00) Is College Worth It? Pros and Cons (04:57) Navigating the College Decision Process (17:50) College Decision Framework and Gap Year (30:53) Considering Alternatives to College Costs (39:12) College Financial Planning (43:46) Navigating Community College and College Costs In this episode, we are diving into the four main reasons for choosing college, the truth about statistics surrounding college degrees in the workforce, key conversations to have as a family before making college decisions, and tools for estimating what it will actually cost to send your kid to college. RESOURCES/LINKS: Ron’s Merit Aid Course Ron’s Book -The Price You Pay For College The Net Price Calculator Common Data Set PAULA'S PERSONAL NEWSLETTER PAULA ON INSTAGRAM THE CARRY ALL NEWSLETTER by and for working moms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a parent of current or soon-to-be college student? Are you a student? Join BEST FIRST YEAR, Harlan's College Success Coaching Community for Parents & Students Use code Pod25 at checkout and get $25 off your membership Tap here: https://courses.bestfirstyear.com/courses/your-first-course The Harlan Cohen Podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Subscribe and listen to Harlan’s podcast here: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-harlan-cohen-podcast/id1531004466 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b5f3901f-d7b6-4f73-b183-8a5e10c4423a/the-harlan-cohen-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28gSjxL3CmmL6U9lpDDlCA Podbean: https://harlancohenpodcast.podbean.com/ SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/@HelpMeHarlan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlancohen/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@helpmeharlan?... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harlan.cohen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlancohen Twitter: https://x.com/HarlanCohen Website: https://www.HarlanCohen.com About Ron: Ron has been the “Your Money” columnist for The New York Times since 2008. Before coming to The Times, he wrote the “Green Thumb” personal finance column for The Wall Street Journal and was part of the startup team at the paper’s Personal Journal section. He is the author of The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money, which was an instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller when it was released in 2015. “The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Roadmap for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make,” was published by HarperCollins in January, 2021, and was also an instant New York Times bestseller. He lives in Brooklyn with his family. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 06:51 Reacting to the FAFSA trouble 09:17 Who are schools accountable to? 29:58 The “business of college” 36:36 Admissions deadlines 41:43 Highly selective college vs. state school 59:35 Outro Check out Ron’s course on merit aid: meritaidcourse.com USE CODE HARLAN for $50 off (offer is good until 7/1/24) Learn more about Ron’s book The Price You Pay for College here: https://ronlieber.com/books/the-price-you-pay-for-college/ Stories mentioned during the podcast: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/05/your-money/paying-for-college/100k-college-cost-vanderbilt.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/18/your-money/paying-for-college/early-decision-binding-nyu.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/23/business/financial-aid-college-merit-aid.html THE HARLAN COHEN PODCAST New York Times bestselling author Harlan Cohen has candid conversations with top experts, and leading influencers. Guests share their greatest victories, devastating setbacks, and most valuable advice to help listeners dream big and take action. Hosted by Harlan Cohen, New York Times bestselling author, and speaker. Harlan is the founder of Best First Year, and has over 1 million books in print. His live events, books, programs, and workshops have reached millions of people and changed countless lives.

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Ron Lieber, a renowned New York Times columnist and author of "The Price You Pay for College," joins us on the NGPF Podcast to explore the evolving landscape of college finance, particularly focusing on the significant changes to the FAFSA process. With personal stakes in the game as he prepares to send his own child off to college, Ron provides an insider's look at the implications of these changes for families navigating college affordability. This episode delves into the complexities of financial aid, the impact of FAFSA simplification, and strategies for educators and families to effectively manage these challenges. Engage with us for a critical discussion on financial literacy, college planning, and Ron's advocacy for making informed financial decisions in the context of higher education.

Ravi sits down with New York Times columnist Ron Lieber to discuss lessons from his books about setting kids up for a smart financial future. The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Roadmap for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make

Vicki and Lynn spent this episode in conversation with Ron Lieber author of The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make . Ron helped us unpack how complicated the financial aid system is and how crucial it is to understand how it works. The Price You Pay for College examines how our feelings and our ideas about success affect the choices we make about what we are willing to pay for college. Ron also shared information about his new course for families that helps them understand and navigate college Merit Aid. Thank you for listening! Much more information for college parents can be found on our website, College Parent Central Find us on Twitter at @CollParCentral Find us on Bluesky at @CollParCentral.bsky.social Sign up for our newsletter for ongoing information

Rick and Brennan this week welcome Ron Lieber, the bestselling author of “The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Roadmap for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make,” and New York Times “Your Money” columnist. The trio discuss how Ron got into the world of college financial aid, the secret of merit aid, and how he would approach defining success parameters for those making a college selection. Links: Ron Lieber's Website "How Do I Pay for College?" - NYT Merit Aid Course Website TRUTH ABOUT COLLEGE ADMISSION HOMEPAGE -- to learn more about our books, speaking engagements, podcast, and other resources Grown and Flown Admission - Free Trial Offer Hosts: Brennan Barnard, Rick Clark Guest: Ron Lieber Production: Jack Purdy

After 15 years of financial reporting, Ron Lieber reports that “No consumer decision inspires more confusion and emotion than the question of what to pay for college,” which is understandable since four years at many state schools now costs over $100k in tuition and four years of private school can run over $300k! The "Your Money" columnist for the New York Times, Ron is the author ofThe Price You Pay for College, in which he lays out critical, in-depth information about one of the most important financial decisions your family will ever make. He explains that not only is college ludicrously expensive, but the admissions process is purposefully opaque, so it’s hard to know if you/your kid will get in and whether or not you/your kid will be able to afford to go. By throwing himself head-first into this stormy, complicated sea, Ron helps the reader find the best college or university for them, understand financial aid, and not destroy their family's savings in the process. His new online course about merit aid will help parents like you find grants and scholarships for which your child is eligible. Ron Lieber is a proud alumnus of Amherst College. Among his previous books is the bestseller, The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money, which he discussed with me on episode #4 of Crazy Money. It’s a great book about parenting and teaching your kids values through the lens of money. This episode originally aired in January 2021. ⭐ Rate and Review Crazy Money here. (Seriously, do it!)⭐ ✍️ Get Paul’s writing to your Inbox here. (Seriously, do this also!) ✍️ Get full access to Reasonably Happy at words.paulollinger.com/subscribe

Are your kids heading to college? Or planning to in the future? This is a must-listen - Michael's conversation with NY Times columnist Ron Lieber, author of "The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make." Original air date 29 January 2021. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, we’ll hear from Ron Lieber, a personal finance columnist for The New York Times, whose latest book, “The Price You Pay for College,” should be required reading for anyone with a kid nearing college. Ron wrote a whole chapter on sports scholarships, and his advice on how to find money for college when your sports scholarship falls short will come in handy for lots of you (trust me, if you don’t know that already, you will soon!). Ron shares insights on: ➨ How to talk to coaches about money even when your kid has reservations about you asking them ➨ How to tease information out of coaches that can help you understand how much money your family is likely to get ➨ What you should expect to pay for college after all the discounts are applied ➨ The tough conversations you should be having as a family about the cost of college and how soon you should have those conversations ➨ And what questions you should ask college admissions and financial aid officers that can help turn up extra grants and scholarships for your family Don't forget to subscribe to the show so you don't miss any episodes. And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review and tell your friends about us! *** LINKS: Where to buy Ron's book: https://ronlieber.com/books/the-price-you-pay-for-college/ Ron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronlieber Ron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronlieber --- My best stories on athletic recruiting: The Myth of the Sports Scholarship https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-myth-of-the-sports-scholarship/ The Courting of Marvin Clark https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-courting-of-marvin-clark/ --- Know someone I should interview? Have an idea for a show topic? Hit me up on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bradwolverton Thanks for listening!

Ron Lieber will share important lessons for parents about using money as a tool to teach your children values and hacks to pay for college. Ron Lieber is the author of The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money, which was an instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. “The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Roadmap for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make,” was published by HarperCollins in January, 2021. Ron has been the “Your Money” columnist for The New York Times since 2008. Show Notes 0:00-0:58 Introduction 0:59-10:00 About Ron Lieber’s books: “The Opposite Of Spoiled” and “The Price You Pay For College” 10:01-17:33 Ron’s research process when writing both books 17:34-31:06 Lessons people can take away from his book “The Price You Pay For College” 31:07-39:24 Some of Ron’s favorite stories from his book “The Opposite Of Spoiled” and the lessons they create 39:28-47:54 Ron’s involvement with the film “She Said” 47:54-48:47 Conclusion Related Resources and Articles Learn more about and purchase The Opposite of Spoiled and The Price You Pay for College: https://www.modernhusbands.com/post/45-notable-books-about-managing-money-the-home-yourself-and-your-marriage#viewer-1hu8v Online Courses: https://moneymarriageu.thinkific.com/ She Said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5pxUQecM3Y Subscribe or follow Modern Husbands on social media! Newsletter Facebook YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Twitter TikTok Substack

College can be incredibly expensive, so how should parents think about covering the cost? What do we say to our kids about what we can, or are willing, to pay? How do you make the most of 529 plans? Dr. Lisa and Reena tackle these questions and more with special guest Ron Lieber, author of The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Roadmap for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make. Resources from Ron Lieber Ron Lieber on 529 plans: A Tax Strategy for 529 College Savings Accounts Ron Lieber on merit aid: High School Grades Could Be Worth $100,000 Time to Tell Your Child? Books by Ron Lieber: The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money The Ask Lisa Podcast Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn @AskLisaPodcast, @Lisa.Damour, @ReenaNinan Check out Dr. Lisa’s website for more resources. https://www.drlisadamour.com/ Ask Lisa is produced by: https://www.goodtroubleproductions.com

Ron Lieber is the author of The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money , which was an instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller when it was released in 2015. “ The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Roadmap for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make ,” was published by HarperCollins in January, 2021 and was also a NYT bestseller in its first week. The paperback version is out today. Ron has been the “Your Money” columnist for The New York Times since 2008. Before coming to The Times, he wrote the “Green Thumb” personal finance column for The Wall Street Journal and was part of the startup team at the paper’s Personal Journal section.

Sending a kid to college these days can cost well into the six figures, whether you're looking at state universities or small private colleges. There's merit aid to be had, but how does one find it? How much should you be saving if your kid is in kindergarten? And why have the costs of college skyrocketed? Ron Lieber is the “Your Money” columnist for The New York Times and the author of several books, including The Opposite of Spoiled . His latest bestseller, named one of the "Best Books of 2021" by NPR and just out in paperback, is THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR COLLEGE: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make – a book about who pays what, and why, and how the whole system got so complicated... In this episode, Amy and Ron discuss: how the financial aid process is designed to confuse how early decision has changed the college application process, for better and worse how –and when– to talk to your kids honestly about what college will cost and what your family will be able to contribute some basic approaches and mindsets that will get you saving the right amounts now In this episode we also discuss Ron's article for The New York Times: "Early Decision Isn’t Binding. Let Us Explain." Find THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR COLLEGE in our Bookshop store: https://bookshop.org/books/the-price-you-pay-for-college-an-entirely-new-road-map-for-the-biggest-financial-decision-your-family-will-ever-make/9780062867308 https://ronlieber.com/ @ronlieber on Twitter and Instagram Special thanks to our sponsors for this month: For trusted protection, choose Pampers, the #1 Pediatrician Recommended Brand. Download the Pampers Club App today to start earning rewards with every diaper & wipes purchase. AprilAire is Healthy Air, with professional-grade solutions filling millions of homes. To find out more about the AprilAire Healthy Air System®, visit www.aprilaire.com/fresh . BetterHelp matches you with a qualified therapist in under 48 hours, then you choose among video, phone, or even live chat sessions. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/fresh . Dermawand is a non-surgical, non-invasive way to achieve dramatically younger-looking skin. Get 20% off your order with code LAUGH20 at dermawand.com . Green Chef is the #1 meal kit for eating well. Use code fresh135 to get $135 off across five boxes, plus free shipping on your first box, at GreenChef.com/fresh135 . KiwiCo projects make summer more awesome! Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code MOTHERHOOD at kiwico.com . Metabolic Reds are a delicious superfood blend. Go to getreds.com/fresh and receive a FREE bottle of Metabolic Greens with your order. Outschool helps kids discover new interests! For a limited time, you’ll save $15 on your child’s first class when you go to outschool.com/laughing and use code LAUGHING. <a href="http://prose.com/

Money money money, monnnnn-aye! This week, Katie's Crib is devoting an episode to helping parents teach children all about financial literacy. In the first half of the episode, Katie talks to Ron Lieber, New York Times’ "Your Money" columnist. The two go into detail about how not to raise a spoiled child, what kids should get an allowance for, and how parents can have realistic conversations with children about the kind of schooling they can afford. Then, Katie speaks with the Fiscal Firecrackers podcast co-hosts, actress Susan Yeagley, and personal financial expert Galia Gichon. Galia and Susan share the best ways to set a child up from birth with a savings account. They also go into why parents don’t talk to kids about money, and how to break that cycle. Plus, what is a “529 plan,” and how can it help your kids with college? Tune in for the answer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Lieber, the personal finance columnist for the New York Times, and author of "The Price You Pay for College", joins the show just in time as millions of high school seniors are making their college decisions in the next couple of weeks. As Ron explains, the sticker price is rarely the final price we pay, and the decision about what and how to pay for college is one of the most important investment decisions a family can make, Plus, we unpack Elon Musk's crazy past two weeks amid his bid to buy Twitter and take it private, and how a new poison pill could derail his plans. Links for show notes: https://ronlieber.com/books/the-price-you-pay-for-college/ https://commondataset.org/ https://washingtonmonthly.com/2013/08/18/merit-aid-madness/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ron Lieber is the author of the “Your Money” column for The New York Times and the author or co-author of five books. His most recent book is called “The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Roadmap for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make.” He’s also written for Fast Company for The Wall Street Journal and for Fortune Magazine. Ron is a three-time winner of the Gerald Loeb Award, which is the most prestigious award in business journalism. Part of that is because his writing is not only enjoyable to read, but it’s also practical. In this interview on the School For Good Living Podcast, Ron joins Brilliant Miller to discuss his book “The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money,” which if you are raising kids, you probably hope they’ll turn out that way, not spoiled. This interview includes a lot about money and parenting, including allowance, whether we should pay it, what its relationship to chores should be, how to approach it, and even what should be off-limits for kids, if anything, when it comes to how they spend their own money. Ron also shares his thoughts on how much the tooth fairy should pay for a tooth, which he answers in a very interesting way, and how to answer kids’ questions about money. Throughout Ron’s book, and in this interview, he shares many ways to approach talking about and using money to use it as a key for good living. “Spoiled is a passive verb. Kids aren’t born that way, they are made. So I think that would be a pretty bad sin to commit unto them.” This week on the School for Good Living Podcast: Finding happiness in serving others Raising kids who aren’t spoiled Writing for others – “Service Journalism” Coming up with writing ideas Making money a key to good living without relying on it for happiness Resources Mentioned: The Opposite of Spoiled: Raising Kids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and Smart About Money The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make Connect With The Guest: Ron Lieber Subscribe and sign up for more! Thank you for listening to this week’s episode of the School For Good Living Podcast, I hope you found it as insightful as I did! If you enjoyed this episode, then be sure to head over to goodliving.com and sign up for our email list to receive special reminders and exclusive content sent right to your inbox. Explore our website to learn more about the many services I offer, like my Transformation Coaching Program , Coach Training Program , and my catalog of quotations to help you live a good life! The post 170. Ron Lieber – Priceless Advice on Parenting, Money, and College Admissions first appeared on School for Good Living Podcasts .

Host Andrew Palumbo sits down to talk with Ron Lieber, the New York Times Your Money columnist and author of The Price You Pay for College . In this episode of the Inside Admission Podcast, Ron talks about his college search that brought him to Amherst College, the importance of mentors, his thoughts on how and when you should search for a college, standardized test scores, and financial aid. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/insideadmission/support

My friend, Ron Lieber, leads the league in reasoned, thoughtful conversations about hard things. This week, the New York Times Columnist and Best Seller shares who inspires him, why curiosity is so important and how he ran two marathons in 30 days.

How do we give our kids what they need, while teaching them the value of what they have? My son, Ocean, has recently expressed his new business idea, Front Row Kids. He has a goal to "work to get money" because he "only has ten dollars, and he owes me five." 😂 I'm super proud of him, but it also made me wonder: if he's bringing up money, is it time to have the conversation about it's value? I feel like I'm not the only one who worries about how to raise their kids without spoiling them rotten, while also letting them thrive. What time is the right time to even talk to your kids about the practice of money? Today's guest, Ron Lieber, covers all this in his new book, The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make Ron explains that if you've never talked about money with your kids, they just won't have context. He also shares how to raise your kids to be grounded while not spoiling them. He cautions us on how important it is to be able and willing to have the conversation early and help our kids understand why you won't prioritize their wants, just because you have the money. Ron also tackles the approach of setting emotional and financial boundaries for your family. He shares advice on parental guilt, fear, why most parents fail to talk about money and what makes these topics so uncomfortable in the first place—things I sometimes struggle with myself with my own parenting. Luckily, Ron helps us navigate all of these difficult topics on today's episode! Ron Lieber Podcast Highlights How do you raise your kids to be grounded without being spoiled? What is the definition of success and how much is enough? Overthinking how to have a healthy relationship with your spouse and how to be a good dad. Don't think about financial boundaries as deprivation. Spend as safely as you can on what brings you joy, and cut out everything else. Setting emotional and financial boundaries with our families. Helping your kids understand the financial and educational systems. The silence around money that's hurting your children. How you can overcome your fear and guilt as a Dad around doing it wrong. How much do we give to our kids versus letting them pay/work for it on their own. How to help your child thrive in a creative way and encourage them to help themselves. Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/288 Want to learn more about Front Row Dads? We are in the business of building better families. While most dads would say that family matters most, the challenge is they feel guilty knowing their careers get the best of them, and their family seems to get the rest of them. We help Dads become family men with businesses, not businessmen who have families, so they can thrive personally AND professionally. Subscribe to the Front Row Dad podcast to learn about fatherhood, marriage and how to level up your game at home, or if you're ready for the best coaching and true brothers to grow with, Join The Brotherhood! Are you getting all the shows? Subscribe today! Want to leave a review? THANK YOU! http://FrontRowDads.com/review

Author and New York Times Your Money columnist Ron Lieber discusses his fantastic new book: The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make Ron Lieber 403bwise Meridian Wealth Management

This episode originally aired on January 27, 2021. It is “the most complex and emotionally fraught financial decision that many families will ever make,” says my guest Ron Lieber about college. This high-stakes money move is a source of anxiety, stress and confusion. Too often, it leads us down the wrong path of over-borrowing for a school that under-delivers. In his latest book, The Price You Pay for College, Ron help readers make the most financially and emotionally-intelligent decision possible in selecting a school. We’ll discuss why the cost of college is SO high (over $300,000 for a private four-year college, on average), some secrets to paying for college (ever hear of merit aid?) and how to properly “value” the college experience, especially in the post-Covid world. Ron’s book is available here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices