Thinking it’s worth taking out student loans to go to your first choice college instead of your second choice? Here’s what recent college graduates have to say about their student loans.

It’s financial literacy month, so today I’m talking about the savings hierarchy.

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.

April is Financial Literacy month, so I'm going to write about some broader topics that might be helpful to you and your student. Starting with credit scores: what are they, how do you get one, why do you care?

After years of saving, it’s time to switch gears and start paying for college. But when do the bills come?

Did you get waitlisted at your top choice college? Here’s what you need to know about that.

Here's a suggestion: instead of focusing on which college your student should go to, think about why you want them to go to college.

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.

We’re almost there: acceptance letters are arriving and the May 1 decision day is right around the corner. For most families, how much schools cost is part of the decision making process.

530A Accounts, aka Trump Accounts, are being touted as an education savings vehicle. Are they your best choice for education savings?

Work study falls under the self-help column of financial aid. If your aid award includes work-study, you should understand what it is.

I Bonds aren’t paying 9% any more, but using them to pay for college can make up for that.

Yes, your household expenses will change when your student goes away to school. But be careful making assumptions about how much extra money you’ll have available to pay for college.

It’s tax time, which means it’s time to claim education tax credits you may be eligible for. Unfortunately, a lot of tax software programs don’t provide good instructions for doing so. Here’s what you need to know.

A lot of financial advisors tell clients not to use 529s for college savings. If that’s what yours says, you might ask whether they’re acting in your best interest.