Send a textIn today's episode, I talk with Bri Franklin, a money coach who helps people pick a smart path after high school. We talk about college costs and student loans, and what to ask before you sign for debt. Bri shares ways to cut student loan debt, like help money, scholarships, a lower cost school, job skills, or a trade. We also talk about loan offers that sound good but can hurt you later. If you or your kid is thinking about college and student loans, this talk will help.About our guest:Bri is a financial wellness expert and socioeconomic justice crusader redefining wealth building for the next generation.Having spent over 10 years personally experiencing the challenges of severe debt constraint, her leadership is rooted in advocacy and empowerment for those currently suffering and who stand to in the future.Known for her bold voice and countercultural approaches initially demonstrated through her time as Co-Founder, President & CEO of nationally-acclaimed nonprofit, The Prosp(a)rity Project (2020-2024), Bri is continuing her service through financial wellness education enterprise, UnDEBTfeated.Her accolades include membership in Debra Lee’s Leading Women Defined (LWD) organization and Chime’s 2024 Changemakers cohort, earning SXSW’s 2023 Innovation Award for Social Impact and being named the Visionary Women Foundation’s 2023 Rising Visionary.UnDEBTfeated SiteSupport the show--- Grab your spot in my free Financial CPR class and learn the simple steps I used to go from paycheck to paycheck to my first million. Please join me here, and follow me on social media, Instagram, and Facebook.Need help getting started on your path to financial freedom? Start Here Join the Financially Intentional Community Oh and please subscribe and leave a review on whatever app you're using to stream this podcast. Get my book Smart Money