Can the student loan crisis cause the next housing crisis?

By Freddie Rappina / March 15, 2019

Here is an idea. Let’s convince a generation of people over 70 million strong (the baby boomers) that one of the biggest and best investments they will ever make in…

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5/29 only comes once a year but there are two types of 529 Plans!

By Erik Fischer / May 31, 2018

Question:  We are starting an account to eventually fund our child’s education, and we have heard that the 529 Savings Plan and the Prepaid College Tuition Plan are the two…

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Even if You Have a Lot of Assets, Your College Student Could Qualify for Aid

By Online Media Source / April 19, 2018

FAFSA primarily weighs your income, not your assets. Motley Fool Staff (the_motley_fool) Apr 18, 2018 at 11:30AM In this segment from the episode of Motley Fool Answers, Robert Brokamp and…

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When It Comes to Paying for College, Don’t Forget FAFSA

By Online Media Source / April 19, 2018

Even folks with high family incomes should complete the FAFSA. In this segment from the episode of Motley Fool Answers, Robert Brokamp and Alison Southwick interview Brock Jolly and Tim…

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The Weirdest College Traditions

By Online Media Source / April 18, 2018

How much do you know about college traditions? Motley Fool Staff (the_motley_fool) Apr 18, 2018 at 12:31PM In this segment from the episode of Motley Fool Answers, Robert Brokamp and…

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529 Plans Won’t Keep Your College Student From Receiving Aid

By Online Media Source / April 18, 2018

FAFSA weighs your income more heavily than a 529 plan. Motley Fool Staff (the_motley_fool) Apr 18, 2018 at 11:44AM In this segment from the episode of Motley Fool Answers, Robert…

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5 Common Myths About Paying for College

By Online Media Source / April 12, 2018

With the help of financial advisors from TheCollegeFundingCoach.org, we’re going to debunk the most common myths about applying for student aid and paying for college. We’ll also talk about the point…

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10 Options To Consider If You Can’t Pay Your Student Loan Bills

By Brock Jolly / January 7, 2017

If you are a high school senior who will attend college in the fall, you need to understand the pressure and burden that follows when you take out massive student…

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Financial Aid– It’s Time to Apply

By Jen Rose / September 6, 2016

It’s almost time to apply for financial aid! Did you know the dates for the FAFSA® have changed? For those who will go to school beginning 2017-2018, students can fill…

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Don’t Use Your 401(K) To Pay For College!

By Brock Jolly / July 18, 2016

As the cost of college heads for the stratosphere and student loans become more costly due to higher interest rates, many families may find themselves a bit cash-strapped and begin…

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