Discover the best ways to manage your child’s cash gifts, from piggy banks to trusts, and learn how to maximize growth while teaching financial responsibility.
The 2025-2026 federal student aid application will open to all students as late as Dec. 1, mirroring delays last year.
The FAFSA Simplication Act will have families seeing changes to their application process and aid package this year. Many will do well by the calculation adjustments. And at the very least, they should find the application process much easier. Others may walk away with less than expected.
They’re restarting come October 2023 – don’t delay understanding your options for payment, payment method, and ensure it’s folded into your budget.
Your child’s IEP and support network will not follow them to college, so it’s critically important for them to become their own advocate as they navigate the world of college accommodations.
The attraction of 529 college savings programs is that they provide for investment earnings to grow on a tax-deferred basis, making them a tax-savvy choice compared to other options.
Calculate a school’s return on investment to determine whether it is a good investment or not.
Feelings have run amok after Biden outlines his executive action for student loan forgiveness. Read about the program and my own thoughts.
Lately, I’ve had a number of clients and prospects ask how to pay for college. Not in the future – but RIGHT NOW. They’re past
Acceptance letters are rolling in and it’s time to make a decision on college. If your top pick is more expensive than the rest… ask for more aid. Here’s how from Student Loan Hero…
We can get tunnel vision when it comes to following “Rules of Thumb.” I dare you to push back when it comes to maxing out 529 Plans and 401(k)s.
There is a ton to consider as you decide on the right college. Make sure you’ve considered all your options and resources.
Commonplace strategies for helping an aging parent can blow up in your face if you have a college-bound child. Read how.
One extracurricular activity that every student can master while in college is personal money management. Typically, a student’s daily spending is done on an improvised
The coronavirus is bringing waves of changes to how we approach everyday tasks and traditions. The same will be true for college admissions. While colleges
Student loan debt presents a serious financial burden for countless graduates. Even the XY Generation (you?) is struggling to earn enough money to take care
The deadline for the 2019-2020 FAFSA is midnight, June 30, 2020. The earlier you file, the more grant money you are likely to receive (up to
Make sure your child is aware of the process to receive support for their learning disability in college I recently met Marylee Palmer of By
“85% of parents expect their child to graduate with debt, estimating an average of $45,000 in student loans” according to a Fidelity survey. In one
Trying to be more intentional with gifting? US News published a great article on how to be both generous and practical when it comes to
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