
How to Pay for College Without Going Broke: Financial Planning for Dads
About this episode
🎓 College planning without breaking the bank? In this episode of the 4 Fit Fatherhood Podcast, Rod sits down with Paul Compeau, Certified Financial Planner and founder of BridgeWise College Planning.
Paul breaks down how to help your kids attend top-tier universities like NYU, Stanford, and Michigan — without derailing your retirement or going into debt. We talk mindset shifts, 529 plans vs Roth IRAs, and what it means to build a financial legacy for your family.
💬 Topics Covered:
– What most financial advisors miss about college planning
– The $40K mistake middle-class families make
– How to plan for your child’s future and your retirement
– Why connection > cost when it comes to college
– How dads can lead financially and emotionally
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