Tag: 529 Plans
Do You Know the Best Way to Use a 529?
Road2College- December 28, 2019 0Having money saved in a 529 for your child’s college expenses is a huge boon. However, it’s important to use the money the right way. ... Read More
How Grandparents Can Pay for College with 529 Plans
Joanna Nesbit- September 8, 2019 1Many families save for college by putting money away in a state’s standard 529 Plan, a college education savings account exempted from federal taxes. But ... Read More
How Is Your FAFSA EFC Calculated?
Road2College- August 9, 2019 2When you get into the world of college applications, the acronym “EFC” comes up constantly. Mostly you’ll hear parents bemoaning how high theirs is and ... Read More
Freaking Out Over The Lack Of Financial Aid?
Road2College- March 15, 2018 0I've been reading a lot of Facebook posts about the financial aid letter freakout. That was me three years ago -- except we knew ... Read More
Learning From Someone Else’s College Savings Mistakes
Road2College- October 29, 2014 0Parent Story My husband Carl and I married late and had a child in our 40s. During our son’s first year, Carl and I sat ... Read More
The Ins and Outs of 529 Plans for College Savings
Road2College- March 6, 2014 1529 - the fund named for three little digits - is helping thousands of Americans save thousands of dollars to pay for college. ... Read More