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Write a Love Letter to Your Student
Sending your baby off to college is emotionally messy. Here’s a suggestion to make it a little better.
What Legal Forms Does Your Student Need?
Your student needs more than just extra-long sheets. Here are some important documents that should be created before they head off to college.
College Tuition Is on Sale!
We keep hearing about tuition increases, but it turns out that the actual cost of college is going down. What does this mean for students and families?
How to Visit Colleges
Checking out colleges this summer? Whether you’re going in-person or virtual, here are some tips to get the most out of your visits.
Student Loan Borrowing and Payoff Trends
According to the Fed, student loans are not a one-way ticket to the poorhouse— at least not for those who earn degrees. And those degrees provide financial and non-financial benefits throughout adulthood.
529 Plans: How to get Money Out
My socials are full of prom and graduation pictures, which means it’s time to talk about how you get money out of the 529 plan to which you’ve been diligently (or otherwise) contributing.
Proposed Changes to Student Loan Programs
Where do you get money to pay for tax cuts? From students and their families, apparently. Congress is weighing proposals to increase the cost and reduce availability of student loans to help pay for tax cuts.
What is a Qualified Expense?
Your 529 can be used tax- and penalty-free for most, but not all, college expenses. Here’s what you can and can’t spend your 529 on, and how to avoid taxes and penalties on your withdrawals.
Tax Benefits of 529 Plans
Want to have a lot more money for college? The tax benefits of 529 plans mean you could have thousands more dollars available when the time comes to start paying.
When Do You Pay College Costs?
After years of saving, it’s time to switch gears and start paying for college. But when do the bills come?
Appealing a Financial Aid Award
About 3/4 of families who appeal their financial aid award receive additional aid. Yet less than half appeal. Here’s how to get more money from the colleges you’re considering.
Sending your baby off to college is emotionally messy. Here’s a suggestion to make it a little better.