Borrowing Money to Finance an Education?
Borrowing funds to finance an education? You may consider a borrowing against your home because of the tax benefits. We explain in this week’s Tax Tip.
Kickstart Your College Fund with a 529 Plan
529 Plans are made specifically for college savings. You can contribute a lot, and there are tax benefits too! Learn more in this week’s Financial Tip.
Interest Rates Rise on Federal Student Loans for 2017/2018
New federal student loans disbursed on or after 7/1/2017, and before 7/1/2018 will carry a higher interest rate. Learn more in this week’s Financial Tip.
Who Controls the Funds in a Section 529 Plan?
A 529 Plan can reach a hefty balance, but who controls the money? It depends. Read all about it in this week’s Financial Tip.
Paying for College from Cash Flow
Check with your child’s school about different payment options. You may be able to pay from cash flow. Learn more in this week’s Financial Tip.
Federal Student Loans for College: Comparison Table
Confused about different types of student loans? We break it down in an easy comparison chart! Learn more in this week’s Financial Tip.
Grandparents Can Help Bridge the College Cost Gap
If you’re interested in helping your grandchild attend college, there are tax advantageous ways to help. We explain in this week’s Financial Tip.
College Planning: Financial Aid 101
If you don’t have the money to send our child to college, it’s time to learn about financial aid. We explain the basics in this week’s Financial Tip.
Should I take out a home equity loan to pay for my child's tuition?
Thinking of tapping the equity in your home to pay for your child’s tuition? Know the facts first! We explain in this week’s Financial Tip.
Using a Lump Sum 401(k) Payout to Pay Off Student Loans
Our experts discuss a listener’s desire to use an old 401(k) balance to pay down his child’s student loans, and why it may not be a wise decision to do so.