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Celebrate 529 Day and Move Your Higher Education Goals…

May 04, 2022

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 your side are the keys to achieving your college savings goals and fulfilling your higher education dreams. Even small contributions made consistently can make a big difference over time and reduce your reliance on borrowing. 

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Financial Aid 101: How much did you get?

Mar 25, 2022

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Financial Aid 101: How much did you get?

Mar 25, 2022

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 be required to get to graduation?

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Supercharge 529 College Savings with Child Tax Credit Cash

Sep 16, 2021

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Supercharge 529 College Savings with Child Tax Credit Cash

Sep 16, 2021

Parents, take advantage of this huge opportunity to increase college savings with free cash from Uncle Sam!

The government is now sending eligible parents cash each month. This free money can supercharge a child’s college savings nest egg and reduce future student loan debt. As MyCollegeCorner likes to say: “Saving a dollar today is better than borrowing one tomorrow®"

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What does College Really Cost?

Aug 25, 2021

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What does College Really Cost?

Aug 25, 2021

Before buying expensive goods such as cars and homes, consumers have a very good idea of the purchase price and how they will pay for it. So why isn’t this true when it comes to buying a college education?

Four years of college can easily cost more than a car or even a home.  But too many consumers of education do not know how much it might cost before making the purchase.

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