If you have savings set aside for your children’s college tuition costs and aren’t investing in a 529 plan, you could be missing out on major tax incentives on an annual basis. Educating yourself and ...
Learn How to Cut Costs with a 529 Prepaid College Plan
When your family is looking for ways to pay for your student’s education, the optimum result is to find investment/savings tools to help make college tuition more affordable. Prepaid 529 plans,...
One Mom Shares 5 Ways to Save for College
We’re always looking for ways to save for college. After all, the cost of college keeps going up. Over in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group, you can find great discussions about t...
5 Things to Consider When Discussing College Costs with Your Teen
The cost of college, and who is paying for it, can be one of the most difficult conversations to have with a teenager. Looking to apply for a student loan? Check your credit score first.Learn m...
4 Key Steps For Building Credit At 18 and Younger
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Know These Financial Strategies to Pay for College
Paying for college is one of the most complicated financial decisions you’ll ever make. It’s also a very emotional process, so it’s not surprising that many parents feel overwhelmed and lost as they ...
Stuck in the Middle: How to Manage Financial Aid “No Man’s Land”
Some folks find themselves in college’s “golden land” – they have plenty of financial assets to send their child to school. Other families are on the other extreme – with very low income and assets, t...
Advice From Parents: College Admissions & Financing
When it comes to the difficult, complex parts of life, there’s nothing like getting advice from someone who’s been there. That’s why we love our Facebook group, Paying for College 101. Looking ...
Talking to Your Kids About an Affordable College
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Having a 4 Year Focus in a 1 Year World
Right now, we have parents in our Paying for College 101 Facebook group telling us that they’re losing sleep. Looking to apply for a student loan? Check your credit score first.Learn more Credi...