Pandemic underscores need for college checklist
This fall, preparing a college checklist may be more important than ever as the ongoing pandemic is affecting how colleges re-open.
This fall, preparing a college checklist may be more important than ever as the ongoing pandemic is affecting how colleges re-open.
Much is shifting in the education landscape, but some things continue to improve, including the value of higher education.
Planning for college can be challenging in the near term but families and students can still make progress toward their goals.
Consider giving the gift of education this year with several strategies, including a super-size contribution, to a 529 college savings plan.
Families with college-bound students focus more intently on the future when their child enters the last two years of high school.
Even for students just settling in to high school, it is not too early to start planning for college.
A 529 college savings plan is flexible and the account owner can make changes to investments and beneficiaries over time.
Families will spend record levels as their children head back to school this year. But the school season may also be a time to focus on saving.
Some families that once felt that they had no control over college costs, are finding that many colleges offer tuition deals.
There are several reasons why parents decide to liquidate a custodial account and use the assets to fund a 529 college savings plan.