The hosts of “Money Talks,” Gene Henssler, Ph.D., Bil Lako, CFP®, and Ted Parrish, CFA, explain what expenses the federal government includes in the annual cost of college calculation. The hosts also give examples of how much some Georgia colleges cost and how to get the best education for your money.
The “Money Talks” hosts address listener questions on a variety of topics, including 401(k) fees, life insurance, and college costs, in addition to stock questions on international names and SSDSX.
While most federal loans are provided directly to students, the Parent PLUS Loan program is available to parents. Learn more in this Financial Tip.
President Obama expanded the Pay as You Earn program to include borrowers who took out federal student loans before October 2007 and those who stopped borrowing by October 2011.
John W. Dickson, C.P.A., CVA, of Henssler Financial, explains how distributions from 529 Plans can be taken tax free, the documentation you should keep in case of an audit, and why coordinating your withdrawals with education tax credits is important.
If college expenses are more than you anticipated, there are ways to find the money to keep your student enrolled. Learn more in this Financial Tip.
It’s the paramount financial conflict many families face, especially as more couples start having children later in life. Should you save for college or retirement? Learn more in this Financial Tip.
The hosts of “Money Talks” discuss a listener’s question on deducting student loan interest. The hosts explain which student loans offer deductible interest, how much you can deduct and the phase-out limitations associated with the student loan interest tax deduction.
Like death and taxes, the increasing cost of college is certain. Costs include tuition, books and living expenses. Learn what’s new in this Financial Tip.
Like death and taxes, the increasing cost of college is certain. Costs include tuition, books and living expenses. Learn what’s new in this Financial Tip.
