For many families, paying for college is a cash flow problem. The reality is that parents will be receiving a $25,000 to $90,000 bill (you read that right, $90,000) they've never dealt with before every six months for the next four years! Hopefully, scholarships will help pay for a good... read more →
Jul
10
Jun
11
Every year, students work very hard to apply for and receive scholarships from private sources like rotary, civic, and religious groups, to name a few. These private scholarships are outside the aid students might be receiving from the colleges themselves. Parents sometimes assume the awards are in addition to the... read more →
Jun
06
In the world of college finances, terms get thrown around a lot, and those of us who work with them every day often take for granted everyone will know what they mean. However, as you may well know, parents who are just getting their feet wet in the college jargon... read more →
May
03
529 plans are a great way to take advantage of potential tax savings and grow your investment in a simple and flexible way. But did you know about these secrets that you can take advantage of? 1. You can choose to "superfund" a 529 plan. If you have a wealthy... read more →
May
03
In America today, only 78% of families with children are saving for college, and only 48% of those surveyed are saving and using a 529 plan to do it! The truth is that 529 plans can be an excellent tool to save for college, and they can help parents not... read more →
Apr
18
Has your student been struggling to decide what they want to do after they graduate high school? They're not alone. In a recent study, close to 41% of high school students surveyed felt "unprepared to make a career choice or declare a major" upon graduating. For some, looking into military... read more →
Apr
12
When looking at your financial aid award letter, you need to understand the fine print in order to make an informed decision about the best college and how much it will cost you and your family for all four years (or more!). Let’s consider something else–it's possible to appeal that... read more →
Apr
04
With the price tag of a college education reaching higher levels every year, students will have a very hard time shouldering the entire cost burden all by themselves--unlike 30 years ago. However, students can help pay for college by putting in some work both ahead of college and during school.... read more →