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Debt Free Degree
Denise Thomas
29 episodes
9 months ago
There’s a student loan debt crisis in America, but “College Doesn’t Have to be a DEBT Sentence.”~Denise Thomas; Each Thursday, join Denise Thomas, author, speaker, & creator of Cracking the Code to Free College as she brings clarity and wisdom to what’s real, and what’s not, shattering the myth that college debt is inevitable. We’ll talk about scholarships, student loans, financial aid, academics, college admissions, and what it takes to succeed. Denise is a homeschool mom of more than 20 years whose children attended college on 17 scholarships for 4 years debt-free with cash left over. If your children are college-bound or you just want to hear some great education and financial advice, this is the podcast for you.
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There’s a student loan debt crisis in America, but “College Doesn’t Have to be a DEBT Sentence.”~Denise Thomas; Each Thursday, join Denise Thomas, author, speaker, & creator of Cracking the Code to Free College as she brings clarity and wisdom to what’s real, and what’s not, shattering the myth that college debt is inevitable. We’ll talk about scholarships, student loans, financial aid, academics, college admissions, and what it takes to succeed. Denise is a homeschool mom of more than 20 years whose children attended college on 17 scholarships for 4 years debt-free with cash left over. If your children are college-bound or you just want to hear some great education and financial advice, this is the podcast for you.
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Education,
Kids & Family,
Parenting
Episodes (20/29)
Debt Free Degree
Domestic Trafficking: How to Prevent Your Teen or College Student From Becoming A Victim
Join me in welcoming Lynda Harlos. Lynda is the mother of a domestic trafficked daughter. She shares what she learned so your teens and college students don't become victims.
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1 year ago
16 minutes 25 seconds

Debt Free Degree
Healing Parent-Child Relationships with Riana Milne
Your relationship with your child and your partner has a significant impact on the success of your child. In this interview, Riana gives us some things to look for to identify if your child is having problems and some parenting strategies to help.
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2 years ago
33 minutes 40 seconds

Debt Free Degree
Declutter and Organize Your Life
Professional organizer, Julie Coraccio, explains how decluttering can help you and your teen stay organized with college admissions and scholarships.
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2 years ago
13 minutes 59 seconds

Debt Free Degree
IT IS POSSIBLE: 2 Debt-Free Degrees!
Interview with Jason Brown, author of Margin Matters: How to Live on a Simple Budget & Crush Debt Forever, and, IT IS POSSIBLE!: How I Earned Two Debt-Free Degrees...and How You Can, Too. Jason's books will help you and your teens live their best financial life.
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2 years ago
49 minutes 36 seconds

Debt Free Degree
Work Smarter Not Harder-How to Study for Success
I’m excited to have Dr. William H. Koenecke with us today. He is going to talk to us about his top ten suggestions on how to study smarter, not harder.  Use Notecards Create your own practice tests Cornell Note Taking System To-Do List-Order of priority Keep a Notebook with key points Book: Write Well, Write Now Email - notecardrings@gmail.com Website & Blog - www.writewellrightnow.org Gift for you! Email Dr. Koenecke for this resource: How to read a textbook chapter more efficiently.
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3 years ago
37 minutes 13 seconds

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Critical Thinking is Necessary for Adult Life-An Interview with Ian Foster, J.D.
Critical Thinking! This is "Critical" to day-to-day living for adults, but for decades this important course has not been taught in colleges or high schools. Check out my interview with Ian Foster, J.D. about his FREE training for teens and adults next week! Go here to register! https://personalempowerment.mykajabi.com/a/43402/x8YY6VoK
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3 years ago
23 minutes 26 seconds

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Meaningful communication and parenting with intention
Meaningful communication and parenting with intention. Melanie Studer is the founder of Parenting High Schoolers, where she shares ideas for parents of teens, mom self-care, resources, insights, and inspiration for you as you travel this road called life. She's a wife, mom of 3 great kids in their teens and early 20s, educator, speaker, and parenting mentor. Join us as we talk about raising teens.
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3 years ago
38 minutes 35 seconds

Debt Free Degree
Fairytale Fortune for College Funding
A Fairytale Fortune for College is my story of how the Cracking the Code to Free College strategy came about. I didn't set out to build something I could share with the world. No. That came much later. I only wanted to save my own children from the burden of college debt. When friends, and friends-of-friends, learned that my two homeschooled kids attended college on 17 scholarships and essentially got paid to go to college, they began emailing and texting me, asking how I did it. I realized that this strategy is too valuable to keep to myself. "College doesn't have to be a debt sentence,"
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3 years ago
8 minutes 19 seconds

Debt Free Degree
21 Family Finances for College Costs
What do families need to consider when it comes to college costs? Get some insight in this interview with Candice Bakx-Friesen.
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3 years ago
13 minutes 50 seconds

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Episode 20 Prevent That 5th and 6th Year of College by Doing This
More than 80% of college students change their college major at least once. More than 60% change 3 times! You can prevent that wasted time and tens of thousands of dollars by listening to this episode of Debt Free Degree. Greg and Beth Langston have a unique background and approach to helping your teen determine what they should be doing with their life.
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4 years ago
20 minutes 57 seconds

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Episode 19 Where Creativity Meets Confidence
Talia Dashow has been using creativity to heal, learn, grow, and connect all of her life - it's how she's wired. Listen, to find out how creativity and play can dispel the inner gremlins, the negative self-talk we all have.
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4 years ago
12 minutes 19 seconds

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Episode 18 Gain College Admissions Based on Your Values
There’s more to gaining college admissions today than GPA and test scores and it begins long before your child begins filling out college applications. Most parents, teens, and high school counselors are believing outdated notions of what colleges are looking for. In today’s interview with Steve Gardner, Harvard grad and high-performance athlete trainer, we will uncover what colleges are REALLY looking for and how your teen can begin now.
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4 years ago
40 minutes 45 seconds

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Episode 17 Post Covid College Success Formula for First Year College Students
Stress. Anxiety. Overwhelm. More than ever before, our college kids faced new challenges that previous college students couldn't imagine. Now that we are emerging from the Covid lockdowns how can we help our kids be successful in their high school and college education pursuit? This is my second interview with Dale Troy, College Success Coach.
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4 years ago
22 minutes 36 seconds

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Episode 16 Divorced Dads Co Parenting Courts and Dating with Kids
Divorce for dads comes with unique challenges. Whether in the thick of it, recently divorced, or years passed, Jude Sandvall, The Divorced Dadvocate assists dads in creating a clear vision and path for life after divorce. Don't miss his workshop!
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4 years ago
17 minutes 30 seconds

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Episode 15 You Can’t Tell By Looking-Teen Suicide
"It's like playing Russian Roulette with your child's life." Jackie Simmons is intimately acquainted with the topic of teen suicide. She is co-founder of the Teen Suicide Prevention Society and a mom who knows the feeling of asking, 'What did I do wrong? How could I have missed this?' Listen as Jackie explains why we've missed the mark when it comes to teen suicide prevention and the 4 easy steps you can take to prevent it in your own home.
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4 years ago
40 minutes 41 seconds

Debt Free Degree
Episode 14 Scholarship Workshop Q&A
After a recent workshop, I stayed on to answer questions. These were the topics most asked about.
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4 years ago
37 minutes 35 seconds

Debt Free Degree
Episode 13 Choosing a College Major Trade or Career-80% of College Students Change Their Degree at Least Once
Join me as I interview Dr. Moses McCutcheon as he tells us about a system that hones in on that best life career for your child. Believe it or not, the earlier you start the better! Why? Because then you can help your teen craft their high school years with more focus and passion. This is what colleges and scholarship boards are looking for!
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4 years ago
36 minutes 54 seconds

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Episode 12 Parent and Teen Boundaries What It Means for Your Relationship
Your relationship with your teen is evolving during these last few years of them being at home. It's typical to have strife in the teen parent relationship. Some of that is needed so that your child starts a life of their own and doesn't live with you forever. But how do we ensure the relationship is a positive one for both of us? My interview with Christine Grauer will open your eyes to challenges and strategies that will blow you away!
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4 years ago
18 minutes 17 seconds

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Episode 11 Screen Time Battles and Internet Safety
In this episode Director for the Center for Online Safety, Lisa Honold, and Personal Security Expert, Brandi Taylor, join me in a panel discussion on how to keep our children and teens safe in the online world. You'll be surprised to learn what parents can do to not only protect their children but also help them learn how to take responsibility for their own safety.
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5 years ago
26 minutes 16 seconds

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Episode 10 Test Optional: Should My Teen Bother with the ACT or SAT?
Should your teen bother taking the ACT or SAT this year? There are a few things to consider. Most importantly consider the money! High scores on these high stakes exams can come with high dollar scholarships when choosing the right schools to apply to.
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5 years ago
5 minutes 41 seconds

Debt Free Degree
There’s a student loan debt crisis in America, but “College Doesn’t Have to be a DEBT Sentence.”~Denise Thomas; Each Thursday, join Denise Thomas, author, speaker, & creator of Cracking the Code to Free College as she brings clarity and wisdom to what’s real, and what’s not, shattering the myth that college debt is inevitable. We’ll talk about scholarships, student loans, financial aid, academics, college admissions, and what it takes to succeed. Denise is a homeschool mom of more than 20 years whose children attended college on 17 scholarships for 4 years debt-free with cash left over. If your children are college-bound or you just want to hear some great education and financial advice, this is the podcast for you.