Evaluating College Acceptances
How well does a college meet your child’s needs? How much will it cost you and your child? We explain why these two questions can help your family evaluate college acceptances.
For College Savings, 529 Plans Are Hard to Beat
Raising kids is hard enough, so why not make things easier for yourself when it comes to saving for college?
College Cost Data for 2019-2020 School Year
Each year, the College Board releases its annual Trends in College Pricing report that highlights current college costs and trends. While costs can vary significantly depending on the region and college, the College Board publishes average cost figures, which are based on a survey of nearly 4,000 colleges across the country. Following are cost highlights…
Planning Priorities: Financial Missteps Parents Often Make
In this episode of Planning Priorities, Associate Peter Lynch warns about the financial missteps of parenthood and how you can avoid them with a little planning. This article is for demonstrative and academic purposes and is meant to provide valuable background information on particular investments, NOT a recommendation to buy. The investments referenced within this…
What Are My Student Loan Repayment Options?
There’s more than one way to pay off your student loans. We explore the various repayment options in this Question of the Week.
What Life Events Trigger the Need for Financial Advice?
As you move through different stages of life, you will face new and unique financial situations. Did you just get engaged? Perhaps you are wondering how you and your partner are going to manage your money together. Do you have children? Maybe you are looking for ways to pay for their college education. When you…
When should I file the FAFSA?
Whether you have a high school senior or a returning college student, it’s a good idea to file the FAFSA as early as possible to increase your child’s chances of getting financial aid. We explain in this Question of the Week.
Is Student Loan Interest Still Tax Deductible?
Virtually any loan interest will qualify for the student loan interested deduction if the loan proceeds are used solely for qualified higher-education expense. We explain in this Question of the Week.
What’s New in the College World?
If you’re the parent or grandparent of a current or prospective college student, you might be interested to learn what’s new in the world of higher education. We walk you through the highlights in this week’s Financial Tip.
Federal Student Loan Interest Rates Decrease for 2019-2020
For the first time in three years, interest rates on federal student loans will decrease for the 2019-2020 academic year. What are the new rates? Find out in this week’s Financial Tip.