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529 Plan Alternatives: UMGA, Roth IRA, And More
The 529 plan was designed specifically for education savings, offering tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals for qualified education expenses. Man…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
What Families Should Do With Leftover 529 Plan Money
529 plans were originally created to help families save for higher education with the benefit of tax-free growth. Over the years that definition has …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Student Loan IDR Backlog Drops Below 1.1 Million
For months, income-driven repayment processing has been a source of frustration for student loan borrowers. In August, the Department of Education re…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Education Dept. Accused Of Blocking Student Loan Forgiveness
The American Federation of Teachers, representing 1.8 million members, has intensified its legal challenge against the Department of Education and Ed…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
How To Use AI For Finding College Scholarships
For high school seniors looking to pay for college, scholarships and grants can make the difference between affordability and long-term student loan …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Chadwick Boseman Died Without A Will: Why You Need An Estate Plan Now
Actor Chadwick Boseman became a household name after his role as King T’Challa in Marvel’s “The Black Panther.” The breakthrough film put Boseman fro…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Essential Estate Planning Documents: What You Need and Why
We all hope terrible situations will never hurt us or our loved ones. But making practical plans for your eventual death will make your passing easie…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Dependent vs. Independent Student For Financial Aid
It can be confusing to understand whether you're a dependent or independent student for FAFSA and financial aid purposes.
Given the current cost of hi…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
College Scholarship Gotchas: How To Avoid Mistakes When You Apply
There are many benefits to receiving one or more private scholarships. It eases the financial burden of getting a college degree and minimizes the ne…
4 months ago
Tax Breaks for Tuition and Student Loans
You've probably heard of the student loan interest deduction. But what you may not know is that this is just one of several tax breaks for tuition an…
4 months ago