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Saving for Higher Education is Better than Borrowing
There is no magic, one-size fits all way to pay for college. The trick is finding what works best for your family.
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4 Easy Ways to Boost Education Savings this Holiday Season
It’s never too early or too late to save for college and other education expenses using 529 savings programs. Here are four tips to add a little holiday cheer to your 529 savings accounts. In addition to saving for college, 529 plans can now be used to pay for some elementary and secondary school expenses, $10,000…
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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. Maximizing educational ROI boils down to: Minimizing the total amount paid for college…
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Plain talk: what student loan forgiveness means for you
There is something for just about everyone in President Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan: current undergraduates, graduate students, and parents alike. But, as with all government programs, the devil is in the detail. This article will help you figure out which of the new benefits applies to you.
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Beyond Tuition: How to Manage Other College Costs
College costs continue to rise, and if you’re concerned with how you’re going to pay for it, you’re certainly not alone. Understanding the total cost of college, not just the tuition, and how to manage those costs is important.
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Student Loan Basics: Which is better for you – Federal or Private Student Loans?
Picking a student loan that meets your needs requires an understanding of some basic concepts. This article explains the difference between undergraduate federal and private loans.
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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…