College-bound students stay on track with a dynamic plan
Families with college-bound students may want to consider a plan with a dual approach to help achieve college planning goals.
Tag: College Savings
SCOTUS ruling on loan forgiveness underscores need to save
The need to save for college becomes more significant with less federal aid available and loan forgiveness proposal is struck down by SCOTUS.
Decision made: Why 529 plans are a popular choice for college
A growing number of families are using 529 plans to save for college.
As FAFSA rules change, more grandparents may save in 529 plans
More grandparents may consider funding a 529 plan for their grandchildren as financial aid rules change.
Preparing for the final lap before college
As students take the final lap before college the last two years of high school are critical to strengthen their applications and make the college decision.
Early college planning for a growing family
Early college planning can help families meet savings goals and mitigate the debt burden in the future.
Facing rising costs, college students seek varied pathways to meet goals
A number of trends are emerging as college students seek a variety of ways to earn their degrees amid rising costs.
Changes on the horizon for FAFSA
Last year, the coronavirus relief bill signed into law in late 2020 makes several changes to the FAFSA filing process in the future.
Consider a Roth IRA for summer employment earnings
Students may want to consider using a Roth IRA to save some of their summer earnings.
529 plan checklist for 2020 year-end
Whether saving for college or making withdrawals, there are many 529 plan considerations that may need attention at year-end.