BiggerPockets Money Podcast 15: The Pillars of FI, Pt. 2: Designing the Life You Want with Brad Barrett and Jonathan Mendonsa from Choose FI
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Apr 9, 2018 AI Snips
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Hack College Costs Intentionally
- Avoid taking large student loans without evaluating opportunity cost and alternatives like community college or scholarships.\
- Research credit, AP/CLEP credits and local transfer programs to shave years and costs off a degree.
Use Transfer And Merit Paths To Save
- Choose affordable colleges or pursue merit scholarships instead of defaulting to elite expensive options.\
- Use AP/CLEP credits and community college pathways to transfer into top schools while paying for fewer years.
Cut Cable And Phone Bills
- Track and cut cable and phone plans to eliminate large recurring expenses you likely don't need.\
- Replace bloated subscriptions with cheaper streaming or Wi‑Fi-based phone plans and prioritize what you actually use.