Grandparent-Owned 529 Plan Assets May Hurt Student
Hosts highlight how 529 Plan account ownership can affect financial aid eligibility.
529 Plan Withdrawal Strategy
Hosts discuss the strategy involved when withdrawing from your 529 Plan for education expenses.
In the News: 529 Requires Withdrawal Strategy
Strategy isn’t just for saving. Bil Lako, CFP®, explains 529 plan withdrawal strategy in today’s Marietta Daily Journal. Read the Article.
Sending Your Child to College
We discuss some basics of saving for higher education costs.
Ensure Your 529 Plan Is Worth It
Is your 529 Plan giving you bang for your buck? If not, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how you can make changes in today’s Marietta Daily Journal. Read the Article
Interest Rate Increases on Some Federal Student Loans
The interest rate on federal subsidized Stafford Loans increased from 3.4% to 6.8% for loans taken out after July 1, 2013. Read more in this Financial Tip.
Student Loans and Hardships
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP® explains the options for student loan payments when financial hardships happen. Read the Article
Federal Student Loans
If you need money for your higher education, the federal government provides loans for college and graduate school.
Consider Student Loan Consolidation
If you have multiple student loans, you may want to consider loan consolidation to make your payments more manageable. We explain in today’s Marietta Daily Journal
Increases in College Costs for 2012/2013 Continue to Outpace Inflation
Sending your kids to college? Save early and save often. Tuition and fees increased an average of 4.8% from last year. Read all about it in this week’s Financial Tip.