Paying for College
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4 Steps to Funding an Education
Paying for College Prepare, plan, prioritize and persevere.
By Jan Blakeley Holman, CFP • Last updated
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Tax-Free Interest on Savings Bonds for College Tuition
Paying for College If you meet the age and income requirements, interest on your I and EE savings bonds is tax-free if you cash in the bonds to pay tuition and fees.
By Kimberly Lankford • Last updated
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Little-Known Ways to Pay In-State Tuition Rates at Out-of-State Colleges
Paying for College A public college in another state may not be out of your financial reach.
By Kaitlin Pitsker • Published
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A Simple Guide to College Savings Plans
Paying for College Among your best options for saving for your child's education are 529 plans, Coverdell ESAs and custodial accounts.
By Taylor Schulte, CFP • Last updated
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Financial (and Emotional) Lessons from Dropping My Daughter Off at College for the First Time
Paying for College Opening a 529 plan early and contributing often helped ease the financial burden of my child's education and let me focus on the difficulty of sending her off.
By Bradford M. Pine • Last updated
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6 Ways to Pay Federal Student Loans
Paying for College And what the penalties are for late payments.
By Staff • Last updated
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New Strategies to Get More Financial Aid
Paying for College An earlier timeline could mean changing the way you manage income and assets.
By Kaitlin Pitsker • Published
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11 Ways to Cut the Cost of College Tuition
Paying for College There are lots of smart ways to save for college — including tax-advantaged 529 plans and Coverdell accounts.
By Meilan Solly • Published
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An Alternative to Student Loans: Pay for Your Education With Future Income
Paying for College Income-share agreements swap debt for a portion of future salary.
By Kaitlin Pitsker • Published