According to a recent survey, only 1/3 of the U.S. population knows what 529 plans are. With national student debt surpassing $1.5 trillion and impacting 44 million Americans, a tax-advantaged college savings plan that grows a lot faster than a regular savings account sounds like a best-kept secret, right? While there are pros and cons to starting a 529 plan, the general consensus is that they are a smart way to save for your child’s educational…
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It’s not just students who struggle with the concept of interest rates. Pretty much anyone that borrows money has questions about interest rate facts.…
Unless you have an older sibling, not many students get a chance to get real tips on budgeting for college. Meal plans can be…
You get good grades, accepted into that state school you’ve dreamed of your whole life and then you can borrow funds within the federal…
Let’s be honest: The burden of student loans can be a lot for students to wrap their heads around. That means that actually analyzing…
What’s the true cost of college? Judging on social media posts and most popular portrayals of ‘college life’ it’d appear the cost is last-minute…
Talking to parents and mentors about student loans is hard enough, but when it comes to answering cosigner questions, a lot of students are…
Picking an option for student loans is tough enough. But sizing up your interest rate options? That seems like something that should come after…
A few pointers from those who have been there before Paying for college is a lot harder that it ever has been, but it…