Apr
16
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 interest tax free. If the money is not used for a qualified college expense, the account owner is subject to...
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Apr
09
Every year we have to have this conversation. We would love to NOT have to have this conversation ever again. Every year, we hear the same heart-breaking stories from parents many of whom have never connected with Capstone before. Their senior high school student is making the final decision about...
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Apr
03
The following is a transcript of a video from our Partners, College Aid Pro™ on the Stimulus Package and Student Loans. Matt Carpenter brakes down what the package says and how it affects current federally funded student loans. Hey everybody, Matt Carpenter, College Aid Pro™, and College Aid Professionals,...
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Mar
26
This title seems to go against everything we share at Capstone. We always talk about the importance of choosing a college you CAN afford. Occasionally though, we come across a case where a family really should choose a college they can’t afford, and we help them make the careful adjustments...
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Mar
19
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 basketball--and often some of the revenue from those two sports go towards paying for all the other sports offered by...
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Mar
13
In an earlier blog, we took a look, in a general way, at some key investment concepts. Now, let's explore the tax implications of some investment options. We want you to choose the right tax advantaged investment vehicle. Your choice can have a huge impact in the long term. "In...
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Mar
03
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 important (and fun!) part of the college search—the college visit. Physically walking a campus can be key to finding the...
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Feb
28
For young adults like recent college graduates, investing can seem like an impossible (and massively complex) undertaking. The majority of recent grads are just happy to have a job that makes enough to buy food, pay for the rent and for their car, and the occasional trip out with friends....
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Feb
19
If you are a regular reader of Capstone’s college blog (or simply living and breathing), you know the price of college is soaring to record levels. To make this massive purchase, families are trying to save more and using 529 savings plans to do it. Although shockingly, only a third...
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Feb
14
High school seniors and their families are waiting on pins and needles in mid-February. They have acceptance letters from several colleges, but they might not know a very important key to the decision--how much it will cost! Colleges send out financial aid award letters to provide all the details, but...
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