The smart way to borrow for college needs to begin with a plan. Too often families turn first to loans to fill in the gap for the high cost of a college education. Taking on too much debt to pay for college will burden parents and their children as
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Five 529 Plan Myths
Posted on 05.20.15
A 529 savings plan is a tax-smart way to save for your child or grandchild's college education. You can be ahead of the game by avoiding these five 529 Plan myths that could be costly. Myth 1: I must use the 529 Plan offered by my state of
Pay Wholesale for a College Education
Posted on 05.5.15
Allow me to be brutally honest with the parents of college-bound students. Unless you pay wholesale for a college education, you're paying too much. If you're like most parents, you'll be duped into paying retail but you should think smarter to pay
Financial Aid Impact of Savings and Investments
Posted on 04.28.15
College funding is a combination of strategies to lower the overall cost. It's not just about 529 savings or dealing with the FAFSA. It is more holistic. When considering the financial aid impact of savings and investments on college funding,
How to Pay for Your Graduate Degree
Posted on 04.22.15
As more and more students look to continue their educations the big question is how to pay for your graduate degree. Nowadays, a college degree is almost a requirement to get any job in our knowledge economy. Oftentimes, a graduate degree is needed
College Funding: Paying for College with Tax Scholarships
Posted on 04.22.15
Parents need to understand that there is more to college funding than a 529 Plan. Saving FOR the cost of college is not the same as saving ON the cost of college. And there are more ways to save on the cost than to simply rely on scholarships, grants
College Financial Aid Myths
Posted on 02.20.15
College financial aid myths persist and they can be a big danger to your financial health. If you don't understand how the college funding system works, you're likely short-changing yourself now and in the future. Most people right now are
7 Investment Ideas for College Students and Parents
Posted on 01.13.15
College is expensive but you shouldn't neglect building your future nest egg and having a solid financial foundation under you. Financial freedom begins early but it's never too late for students or their parents. Here are 7 investment ideas for
Differences Between 529 Plans and Coverdell ESA
Posted on 01.5.15
Most every new year begins with a set of New Year's resolutions. Along with eating better, exercising and losing weight, parents and grandparents may also set their eyes on saving more for college. Every good intention can easily be side-tracked by
College Planning: Paying for College without Going Broke
Posted on 12.7.14
Join Steve Stanganelli and the Georgetown (MA) PTA for a college financial planning workshop "College Planning: Paying for College without Going Broke" at the Georgetown Peabody Public Library (2 Maple Street, Georgetown, MA) from 7 PM to 8 PM on
