Mitlin Money Mindset
The College Decision Framework That Avoids Decades of Financial Stress w/ Shanna Due
Key Takeaways
- The three factors to choosing the best college
- Why the college decision is hard on families
- How to start the money talk early
- How to treat college like a business
- Using money as a tool, not the goal
- Advice for aspiring authors
Meet the Guest
Shanna Due
Shanna Due is a Certified College Financial Consultant (CCFC), Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), and Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®). She is the founder of Due Financial, editor of More Than Money, and an advisor for The Braun Financial Literacy Program at the Boehly Center, Mason School of Business, College of William & Mary.
Her mission is to end the student debt crisis—one family at a time. Shanna guides parents and students through the complex financial aid landscape so families can make smart, informed decisions—without sacrificing retirement plans or limiting a student’s future with unnecessary debt. She brings clarity, confidence, and strategy to one of the biggest financial decisions a family will make.
Shanna lives in Williamsburg, Virginia with her husband, two children, and rescue pup. When she’s not cheering from the sidelines or exploring a hidden mountain lake, she’s likely curled up with her latest book obsession.
Show Notes
The college your kid falls in love with might be the one that costs you your retirement — and their financial future. That’s the trap most families fall into, but college financial planner Shanna Due has a system for avoiding it.
In this episode, she breaks down the three things every family needs to consider before saying “yes” to any school. You’ll learn what to do if your child has their heart set on a specific school, how financial aid really works, and how to get the best college experience for the least amount of investment.
Grab your copy of Even More Than Money: Five Ways to Design Your Financial Life: https://www.duefinancial.com/general-6
Resources
Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready?
Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful.
Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision?
About the Podcast
Welcome to Mitlin Money Mindset®️! With your host, Larry Sprung, CFP®️, Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial Inc®️. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur in the financial services industry, Larry thrives to help you achieve your goals while finding JOY in the journey.
Each week, he’ll go deep with engaging guests who provide tangible takeaways and a whole lot of JOY along the way. Here, we don’t just talk about money; we celebrate it as a catalyst for JOY and possibility. Whether you’re saving for the future, planning your next big adventure, or just looking to add some spark to your daily money management, you’re in the right place.
We hope you enJOY these conversations as much as Larry enJOYed having them. And remember to ask yourself, what did you do today that brought you joy?®️