Does College Help or Hurt Your Financial Future?

Published: Sept. 28, 2023, 9 a.m.

We put so much emphasis on going to college, but the cost is rising and now students are wondering . . . is it worth the price? In this episode, George and Rachel share the most regretted college majors, what people are choosing to do instead, and the salaries for great-paying jobs that don\u2019t require a degree.\n\nIn this episode:\n- George\u2019s and Rachel\u2019s college majors (and what they paid for them)\n- Common degrees people admit regretting\n- How to avoid student loans and what to do if you already have them\n\nHelpful Resources: \n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Start making memories! Go NOW and get Tapple at Walmart or wherever you buy board games!\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Booking a flight with Going is the best and simplest way to pay less and travel more. Sign up for free today at going.com/smartmoney.\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Get your finances organized, make a plan, build your confidence, and kick money stress out of your life for good with the EveryDollar budgeting app. Go to www.everydollar.com/smartmoney to get a free two-week trial and $15 off your premium membership to EveryDollar.\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Do you have a Guilty as Charged question for Rachel and George? Send a DM to @rachelcruze or @georgekamel on Instagram! Be sure to type \u201cGUILTY?\u201d at the top of your message so we don\u2019t miss it.\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Learn more about your ad choices: https://www.megaphone.fm/adchoices\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/compa...\n\nThis Week\u2019s Happy Hour Special: Cinderella Mocktail\nIngredients:\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa02\xa0tablespoons\xa0freshly squeezed orange juice\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa02\xa0tablespoons\xa0freshly squeezed lemon juice\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa02\xa0tablespoons\xa0pineapple juice\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa01/2\xa0teaspoon\xa0grenadine\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa02\xad\u20133\xa0dashes\xa0Angostura bitters\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa01/2\xa0cup\xa0of ginger beer\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Orange slice (to garnish)\n\nInstructions:\nFill a shaker with ice, then add the orange juice, lemon juice, pineapple juice and grenadine. Shake. Pour the mixture into a tall glass with ice, then add the ginger beer and bitters. Garnish with an orange slice, sip, and enjoy!