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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
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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
How to Endow a Scholarship to Honor a Veteran
How to Endow a Scholarship to Honor a Veteran
You may be able to set up a scholarship fund through a college or community foundation, or support educational programs through a charity that special…
May 24, 2020
Gifts for Grads to Build Good Money Habits
Gifts for Grads to Build Good Money Habits
Today’s graduates aren’t destined to share the same fate as past generations, so it’s important for them to ramp up their money skills.
May 13, 2020
Yes, It Is Possible to File Bankruptcy on Student Loans
Yes, It Is Possible to File Bankruptcy on Student Loans
Here's the story of one lawyer who did it herself. This strategy is not right for everyone, and there is a very high standard that must be met. But fo…
May 4, 2020
The Coronavirus-Caused 529 Plan Tax Risk You Can't Ignore
The Coronavirus-Caused 529 Plan Tax Risk You Can't Ignore
With the coronavirus canceling college classes, you could be due a refund. But if you used 529 plan withdrawals to pay for tuition or room and board, …
April 8, 2020
How One Couple Is Funding College for Their Four Kids
How One Couple Is Funding College for Their Four Kids
Matt and Suellen Sharp are hoping to help their quadruplets graduate from college with as little debt as possible.
April 3, 2020
Is College Still a Good Investment?
Is College Still a Good Investment?
Rising college costs and heavy debt have raised doubts about the payoff from a college degree.
March 5, 2020