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529 Plan FAQs
529 Plan FAQs
We’ve got answers to your frequently asked questions about 529 plans.
October 8, 2021
Make the Final Months of Student Loan Relief Really Pay Off
Make the Final Months of Student Loan Relief Really Pay Off
All good things must come to an end, and for federal student loan holders, that end will be on Jan. 31, 2022. So, you’ve got a few months left to take…
September 26, 2021
Free (or Cheap) College for Retirees in All 50 States
Free (or Cheap) College for Retirees in All 50 States
Whether it's to complete a degree, gain new knowledge or just for fun, retirees can collect their books and get on (back) to school in a most inexpens…
August 25, 2021
11 Things You Don’t Need for College
11 Things You Don’t Need for College
College sticker shock when you first see the bill for tuition, room and board (and all those nebulous activity fees) is bad enough.
August 13, 2021
School’s Out for Summer … But Tuition Is Back in the Fall
School’s Out for Summer … But Tuition Is Back in the Fall
Giving the gift of education never goes out of style. Here are some different options for helping out the young person in your life.
July 31, 2021
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What You Need to Know about College 529 Savings Plans
What You Need to Know about College 529 Savings Plans
Do you know how much you’re able to contribute or what the funds could be used to pay for? How about how contributing affects your taxes? Check out th…
April 14, 2021
How to Pay Off $130,000 in Parent PLUS Loans for Just $33,000
How to Pay Off $130,000 in Parent PLUS Loans for Just $33,000
Meet Nate. He took out $130,000 in Parent PLUS loans for his kids. The standard repayment plan will cost him over $170,000. But some smart strategizin…
April 12, 2021
Brandon Copeland: Should Student Athletes Be Paid to Play?
Brandon Copeland: Should Student Athletes Be Paid to Play?
During the height of March Madness, Kiplinger.com contributing editor and NFL linebacker Brandon Copeland and Casey Schwab, founder and CEO of Altius…
March 29, 2021
When Choosing Funds for Your College 529 Plan, Don’t Make This Mistake
When Choosing Funds for Your College 529 Plan, Don’t Make This Mistake
Age-based funds make sense for some retirement savers, but they rarely make sense for college savers, in my opinion. Here’s why. This article is part …
March 13, 2021
4 Ways Broke Grad Students Can Raise Their Income While Still in School
4 Ways Broke Grad Students Can Raise Their Income While Still in School
Grad students can lighten their financial loads by targeting specific opportunities as they complete their studies. Here are four places to start look…
February 10, 2021
Biden Extends Student Loan Relief, Is Loan Forgiveness Next?
Biden Extends Student Loan Relief, Is Loan Forgiveness Next?
On his first day as president, Joe Biden continued the suspension of student loan payments until October.
January 22, 2021
12 Ways the Biden Stimulus Package Could Put (or Keep) Money in Your Pocket
12 Ways the Biden Stimulus Package Could Put (or Keep) Money in Your Pocket
President Biden's "American Rescue Plan" includes several proposals to assist people financially harmed by the pandemic.
January 20, 2021
12 Ways the Biden Stimulus Package Could Put (or Keep) Money in Your Pocket
12 Ways the Biden Stimulus Package Could Put (or Keep) Money in Your Pocket
President-elect Biden's "American Rescue Plan" includes several proposals to assist people financially harmed by the pandemic.
January 15, 2021
Will College Students Get a Second Stimulus Check? (Hint: It Depends!)
Will College Students Get a Second Stimulus Check? (Hint: It Depends!)
College students were shut out of the first round of stimulus payments, but they're hoping for a better deal with a second stimulus check.
December 28, 2020
Some College Students Can Still Get a Stimulus Check
Some College Students Can Still Get a Stimulus Check
Since the deadline is right around the corner, quick action is needed for college students who are eligible for a stimulus check.
November 17, 2020
What the New President Means for Your Money
What the New President Means for Your Money
President-Elect Biden wants more consumer protections and perks for the middle class and seniors.
November 17, 2020
20 Things You Need to Know About Getting Into a Military Service Academy
20 Things You Need to Know About Getting Into a Military Service Academy
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy and Merchant Marine Academy offer a tuition-free educat…
November 11, 2020
Divorce: Who Pays for Education and How to Afford It
Divorce: Who Pays for Education and How to Afford It
You think Junior should go to public school, and your ex wants him to go to a pricey private school instead. Who pays? How do you decide? Buckle up, b…
November 6, 2020
File the FAFSA Now: Urgent Reasons for Families to File Early in 2020 for College Aid
File the FAFSA Now: Urgent Reasons for Families to File Early in 2020 for College Aid
If you have a college-bound student at home, don't procrastinate on securing financial aid for the 2021-22 school year.
October 9, 2020
Back in School Decades Later
Back in School Decades Later
Getting a degree or certificate in retirement or later in life can have its advantages.
September 2, 2020
College During COVID
College During COVID
Students and their families must be ready to adapt to the changes in the way they attend—and possibly pay for—college.
July 30, 2020
How COVID-19 Is Changing the Way Families Save for College Costs
How COVID-19 Is Changing the Way Families Save for College Costs
CollegeFinance.com's Kevin Walker joins our Your Money's Worth podcast to discuss how the global health pandemic is impacting the way families plan a…
July 28, 2020
This Olympian Has a New Goal: Closing the Wealth Gap
This Olympian Has a New Goal: Closing the Wealth Gap
She encourages advisers to introduce students to financial planning.
July 21, 2020
7 Ways the Pandemic Will Change College Forever
7 Ways the Pandemic Will Change College Forever
Colleges and universities face steep budget cuts, enrollment challenges and new types of competition as a result of COVID-19. We cover the changes you…
June 19, 2020
How to Fund a Memorial Scholarship to Honor a Veteran
How to Fund a Memorial Scholarship to Honor a Veteran
With the help of a college or community foundation, you can establish a scholarship in the name of a loved one to help students in perpetuity.
May 24, 2020