COVID-19 continues to shake the college world, and it is an ever-changing landscape. Colleges are now issuing statements about their plans for the fall. Some are changing semester start and
Every July 1st, federal student loan interest rates are adjusted for the upcoming year. In 2020, those rates will drop to historic levels. Why did this happen? What does this
One of the types of federal student loans available are Parent PLUS Loans. These types of loans are meant to fill the gaps when a family does not have enough
The reason why a simple answer eludes us is because there is no simple answer. However, most experts will point to one or more of these primary reasons for the rising cost of college (although many “experts” can’t agree).
Once upon a time there were two families. Both families had well-paying jobs, and their children were bright hard-workers who were academically successful. They both knew they had serious things to pay for…college for the kids and retirement for themselves. How would they get it done?
You did everything right. You planned out how to pay for college in four years just like we recommend. Then along comes COVID-19 and suddenly your reality has changed. Maybe
Our world is all topsy-turvy. COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of our lives. Hopefully as you read this you and your loved ones are healthy and making your way through
Parents can use money from a 529 college savings plan to pay for qualified higher education expenses like tuition, room, and board. When used for those purposes, the money earns
College sports is big business. The NCAA earns billions of dollars every year, and colleges are tax-exempt so their earnings are tax-free. Only a few sports make money–mainly football and
When the calendar turns to March, many families start to plan college visits. High school sophomores and juniors hit the road over spring break and summer vacation to tackle an
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