Paying for College

Parents may now use money from their 529 college-savings plans to help their children pay off student loans.

From loan forgiveness, to expedited payments and income-adjusted payments, there are strategies available to get a grip on overwhelming student debt.

A four-year college experience could easily cost a family $100,000 these days. So, to make it work, parents need to do three things: Start saving earl…

Here's a message that all parents need to take to heart: It's OK to put yourself ahead of your kids. In fact, putting your retirement needs ahead of t…

Follow these tax-saving strategies while gifting money to help fund their education.

The commitments you make now have consequences that could last for decades. Being well-informed about student debt and repayment can make a world of d…

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New student loan rates are lower, but parent loans are still no bargain.

Some employers allow payroll deduction into 529 plans.

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.

Being a snowplow parent who removes obstacles is not the way to raise emotionally healthy, money-smart kids.

Some colleges blur the lines between loans and grants.

Kiplinger's staff writer and higher education guru Kaitlin Pitsker explains how parents and students can choose the best school that fits their financ…

It can feel overwhelming, but don't let that stop you, because you really can do it. Start today. Here's how.

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.

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…

Learn what you can pay for and what will get taxed.

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 mig…

Getting an advanced degree isn't cheap. But you may not need to go into debt.

With college costs skyrocketing, some grandparents are looking for ways to help pay for grandkids' educations. But before you pull out the checkbook, …

How you can use the money at colleges in the plan, and even at those who aren't.

But lower published prices may not save you money.