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UTMAs and the FAFSA
UTMA accounts are great for a lot of things. Financial aid isn't one of them. Here's what you need to know if your student has a UTMA.
FAFSA: Is it an Asset?
What is and isn’t an asset on the FAFSA? Here’s a quick “is it or isn’t it?” for you.
Top 10 Reasons to Use a 529
In honor of 529 Day, here are the top 10 reasons to use a 529 college savings plan to save for college.
How Much Should You Save for College?
Saving for college feels like the ultimate moving-the-goalposts goal. How can you make good choices about college savings that won’t derail your family’s other priorities?
Tuition Differentials
Tuition differentials can add significantly to the cost of college. What are they, and will you have to pay them?
The Problem with Parent PLUS Loans
Many financial aid packages include Parent PLUS loans. While these loans can appear to be a good way to close funding gaps, too often they trap older Americans in a debt spiral.
More FAFSA Delays. Now What?
FAFSA data has been delayed again, this time until March. What should you do?