Paying for College
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Lessons Learned From the College Bribery ScandalPaying for College Being a snowplow parent who removes obstacles is not the way to raise emotionally healthy, money-smart kids.
By Anne Kates Smith
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Get a Head Start on College SavingsPaying for College It’s a daunting prospect. In 18 years, attending an in-state public college for four years will likely cost a total of about $233,000.
By Lisa Gerstner
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Understanding the Cost of CollegePaying for College Kiplinger's staff writer and higher education guru Kaitlin Pitsker explains how parents and students can choose the best school that fits their financial needs. Hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block also discuss how to reclaim forgotten money, as well as the ins and outs of credit freezes.
By Sandra Block
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How to Start Saving for Your Child's College EducationPaying for College It can feel overwhelming, but don't let that stop you, because you really can do it. Start today. Here's how.
By Jamie Letcher, CRPC®
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How to Decipher a Financial Aid LetterPaying for College Some colleges blur the lines between loans and grants.
By Kaitlin Pitsker
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Deadlines for 529 College-Savings Plan DistributionsPaying for College You may be able to use the 529 money for more expenses than you thought. But you must take withdrawals in the calendar year you incur the expense.
By Kimberly Lankford
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The Advantages of Filing the FAFSA Form EarlyPaying for College You can submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the next year of college starting October 1. And the earlier you file, the better your chances of receiving aid from schools themselves.
By Kimberly Lankford
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How to Help Pay a Grandchild's TuitionPaying for College Learn what you can pay for and what will get taxed.
By Kimberly Lankford
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College Savings 101: Arguments Against 529 Plans and Alternatives That Might Work BetterPaying for College Before you pump money into a 529 College Savings Plan, make sure you have three important boxes checked. And even after you check those boxes, you might want to consider the alternatives.
By Casey Robinson, CFP
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