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Celebrate 529 Day and Move Your Higher Education Goals Forward
May 29th (5/29) is National 529 Day and by extension May is frequently known as 529 Month, both great reminders and opportunities to save and invest for college. But remember, as May comes and goes, every month is a good time to save for college. Getting started, saving systematically (month over month), and putting time on […]
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What to Do with a Lousy Financial Aid Package
The excitement of a college acceptance letter can be quickly replaced with anxiety if the financial award (a.k.a., the Package) is a bust. Here are some tips to evaluate the Package and what to do if it falls short.
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Financial Aid 101: How much did you get?
College admissions decisions are arriving – a joyous time for students relishing their success. A disappointing moment when dream schools say no. No matter which, these emotions will soon be overrun by the reality of making a school choice. And then figuring out how to pay the coming college bill. Lurking under it all: how much student loan debt will […]
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The 529: 5 Great Reasons for College Savings
It’s cheaper to save than to borrow: Regarding college expenses, today’s environment is much more multidimensional than the old maxim of “a dollar saved is a dollar earned”, as many utilize student loans to cover the rising cost of higher education. Having to borrow becomes a much more costly endeavor long term, whereas savings is […]
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College Majors and Return on Investment (ROI)
As college costs increase and student debt rises, you are likely thinking about your return on investment in college and asking if it is worth going to college.
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Benefits of a 529 Plan
There are many benefits provided through a 529 plan making it a go-to option for college savings. Here are some key reasons why so many families choose the 529 as a savings vehicle for college.
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Help Me Understand Financial Aid
Paying for college can be overwhelming. Knowing the options and identifying sources of money for your family to pay the college bill is half the battle. For most families, the options to pay for college boil down to: Saving Borrowing Getting financial aid
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Increasing ROI on Your Investment in College
Calculating a precise Return on Investment (ROI) of a college degree is less important than taking actions that will result in better returns. We can put the calculator away and think simply about how to increase the Return on Investment for education.
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Choosing an Affordable College Can Eliminate Student Debt
High school seniors are now filling out college applications. Some students have the college of their dream in sight. Others will have to make a tough choice about which college they will attend. So, how should families wade through emotional connections to certain colleges and make a decision that is rooted in logic?