Learn

Learn How to Incorporate 529 Plans Into Your College Savings Strategy  

Debbie Schwartz

Debbie Schwartz is a former financial services executive and founder of Road2College and the Paying For College 101 Facebook group. With an expertise in personal finance, analysis, and marketing, she's working to give families the information and tools they need to make smarter financial college decisions.

Articles by Debbie

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for Student Loans

September 10, 2019

When it comes to paying for college, the loan process can be confusing. There are a lot of options, but…

How the American Opportunity Credit Can Save You Money on College

September 10, 2019

I’m not sure there’s anyone who looks forward to doing taxes, especially when you have college-bound students on your mind….

How to Find Colleges That Give the Most Merit Aid – Follow the Money

How to Find Colleges That Give the Most Merit Aid – Follow the Money

September 8, 2019

We’ve all heard the term “follow the money” but does it come to mind when you think about applying to…

Why These Strategies WON’T Help You Pay for College

September 6, 2019

We understand that college is expensive, and we’re eager to help you find ways to pay for college. However, not…

How to Clean Up Bad Credit if Your Student Needs Student Loans

How to Clean Up Bad Credit if Your Student Needs Student Loans

September 4, 2019

Are you a parent concerned you won’t be able to help your student with private student loans or a parent…

10 Tips to Get the Most Financial Aid From Colleges

September 4, 2019

If you’re a parent of a high school student, make a resolution to gain a better understanding of how colleges determine…

5 Myths About How to Pay for College

September 3, 2019

When our children were born, way back when, we thought we were diligent by opening a 529 plan before they…

Money-Saving Tips After You’ve Dealt With Tuition

September 3, 2019

Getting merit aid and appropriate financial assistance can help with tuition and even room and board. But there are more…