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Can I Use My IRA or 401(k) to Pay for College?

Key Takeaways Yes, you can use IRA money for college. Qualified higher education expenses can...

Is Early Decision Worth It for College Applications?

Early Decision significantly boosts admission odds: Highly selective universities admit a...

The Student-Athlete College Playbook: How to Win at College Athletics Recruiting 

The Scholarship Numbers Game: Fewer than 2% of high school athletes receive an athletic scholarship...

The College Data Crisis: Where Parents Can Find Reliable Numbers Right Now

The College Transparency Act could give families better college cost and outcome data. The...

The Smart Parent’s Guide to Paying the College Bill

Protect Your Retirement First: Always prioritize your emergency fund and retirement savings before...

The Biggest Tax Mistakes Pre-Retirees Make

Key Takeaways: Your cheapest tax years are the ones right around your last day of work. Once the...

How Taxes Can Quietly Reduce Your Retirement Income

Key Takeaways: The number on your statement is not the amount you can spend. Between federal and...

Mastering the Common Application: Your Launch Pad for College

Since I’m a certified college financial consultant, I usually talk with families about how to...

Building Your College List: Key Financial Questions to Ask

One of the most fun parts of college planning is college visits. Your child will undoubtedly become...
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