Many parents start to ask this question when their child is about to start college. I’ll give you the simple but vague answer right away – you should at least…
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As high school seniors dash to secure private scholarship funding for the fall, juniors and their parents need to start turning their attention to private scholarships now. There are many…
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Putting Private Scholarships In Perspective Most college scholarships are available through the colleges themselves in the form of merit aid or tuition discounting. You can also access free money through…
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This post was updated on March 9, 2023. It was originally published on March 23, 2021. — Colleges are mailing financial aid award letters to millions of college-bound students, and…
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As a pilot who was inspired by the original Top Gun movie over 35 years ago, I was happy to see that Top Gun: Maverick was nominated this year for…
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The Major Changes to REPAYE The Biden administration and the Department of Education are proposing dramatic changes to the current REPAYE (Revised Pay as You Earn) repayment plan for federal…
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Taxes are a big consideration when it comes to saving for college or retirement. We do not know what tax rates will be 10, 20 or 30 years into the…
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This article was originally posted on September 7, 2021. It was updated on January 10, 2023. — Introduction to Prepaid Tuition Plans Saving for your child’s college education is one…
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For a more in-depth review, check out the webinar recording from January 2023: Exploring the New Laws Surrounding Retirement and College Funding — The initial Secure Act was passed in December…
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As a parent, what should you be doing to prepare for college? When should you start saving? How much should you save? Where do you save? What if it isn’t…
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