
It’s Never Too Late for College Financial Planning
If your child has graduated high school or is about to and you realize you don’t have enough saved for his college education, don’t panic. T

It’s Never Too Early for College Financial Planning
Worried about how you’ll ever save up enough money to cover the huge amount your children will need for their college education? When you st

A Grandparents Guide to 529 Plans
Helping a grandchild with college expenses is a very satisfying way to use some of your discretionary funds. The most efficient and flexible

Having the Money Talk with Your Children
Some young adults manage to acquire a fair amount of financial literacy. In the classroom or the workplace, they learn a great deal about fi

The Real Cost of College
How much will your family end up paying for college? Your household’s income may have less influence than you think – and some private colle

Interest Rates Drop on Federal Student Loans
Families with students heading off to college this fall take note: The interest rates on all newly-issued federal loans have been reduced...

College Planning -- It's About More Than Money
Choosing a way to save for your child's education expenses may be your family's first college planning decision, but it certainly won't...

New Tax Perks for 529 Plans
As 2015 ended, Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH). Deep in its fine print were two “sweeteners” – tax...

Transferring Assets to a 529 Plan
By now most Americans who are saving and investing to pay for college costs have probably heard that so-called 529 college savings plans...

Paying Off Student Loans
There are many choices for repaying student loans. This checklist can help you weigh them. Actively managing your debt is an important...