SPECIAL EDITION: Texas Real Estate & Finance Podcast!

I know this isn't our usual real estate and mortgage talk - but before Catey Jane heads off to college, I wanted to do one final episode in our father-daughter financial literacy series. If you're a parent (or thinking about becoming one), this might be the most valuable hour we've spent together.

My daughter Catey Jane Mills just committed to play volleyball at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. After years of saving, applying for aid, and navigating the maze of college costs, she's should graduate debt-free from undergrad.

But we still left money on the table.

In this episode, Catey Jane and I break down:
✅ What worked: How I saved in a 529 plan and why starting early matters (plus the math if you're starting today)
✅ What we missed: Thousands in scholarships we didn't apply for (and the resources you should use)
✅ FAFSA made simple: What you need, when to do it, biggest mistakes to avoid
✅ The AI advantage: How to use ChatGPT/Claude to make scholarship hunting 10x easier
✅ ROI thinking: Should your kid even go to college? (Spoiler: not every path needs a four-year degree)

This isn't just theory - this is a real dad and his high school senior figuring it out together.

Whether your kid is a freshman or a senior, there's something here you can use.
Topics we cover:

529 savings plans and the new Roth IRA rollover rule
How to get family members to contribute to college savings
The top 6-7 scholarship websites actually worth your time
Local scholarships nobody applies for (easiest money to get)
Why I spent thousands on club volleyball and don't regret a penny
What my business degree taught me (spoiler: not much)
How to match college cost to career outcome

If you're a parent navigating college costs, or a student trying to figure out how to pay for school - this one's for you.

Drop your questions in the comments. Let's help each other figure this out.

🔴 LIVE: Friday, November 15th at 3pm CT

(Don't worry - we'll be back to real estate talk next week!)

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