Ep 504: Is College Still Worth It? Ric Edelman Helps Us Rethink Everything

HerMoney with Jean Chatzky

Jean Chatzky Her Money

Investing, Business

4.8 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 3 December 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

For decades, college was considered the ultimate launching pad—your ticket to a good job, a stable life, and financial freedom. But today, that path feels a whole lot blurrier. In this episode, Jean sits down with leading financial expert Ric Edelman, whose new book The Truth About College pulls back the curtain on what higher education really delivers—and where it falls short. Together, they dive into: When college still makes financial sense—and when it really doesn’t How families can make smarter decisions together Why trade schools, gap years, and community college deserve a second look The emotional toll of student debt (and what parents often miss) How adults can tap into lifelong learning without breaking the bank More from HerMoney: 💸 Want to join our investing club or try our coaching program? [https://hermoney.com/fixx/] 📰 Get our free weekly newsletter: [https://hermoney.com/subscribe/] ✨If this episode helped you see things in a new way, leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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