Like many parents, you want your children to go to college, but you don’t want them to end up having to pay back loans for decades. For this...
Category - Financial Planning
Paying for college is a process that should begin before you even think of going to college. Here are some tips about planning for college monies early and smart.
7 of the Fastest Ways to Pay Back Student Loans
Student debt can be a heavy burden that can hang over your head for years. Luckily there are some things that you can do to pay those loans down...
How to Save Up Before You Move In
Whether you’re in the middle of high school or freshly graduated, it’s useful to know some small but helpful steps you can take to save up during...
529 Plans Vary from State to State
529 plans are great ways to save for college, for your children, and even for yourself. Federal Tax Law allows you to put in deposits of over...
Students Can Make Money on Campus
Going to college is expensive. You can never have enough money, even if you were lucky enough to get a full scholarship. There are other expenses...
Is a 529 College Savings Plan for You?
One option that most parents choose when it comes to college savings plans is the 529. For those in the dark, this plan lets you invest a certain...
Savings on College Textbooks
Both students and their parents benefit from finding ways to save on textbook costs, but it takes more than walking into your college campus...
Saving Money on Textbooks: Tips for Maximizing Your Educational Dollars
While purchasing textbooks at the university bookstore is convenient, it can cost significantly more than other suppliers charge for exactly the same...
Alternative Living Can Help With College Costs
Room and board costs, along with tuition, are inching upwards. For school year 2007-2008 the average room and board cost for four-year public school...
Tips to help with College Expenses
If the thought of being bogged down by debt before you’ve even secured a well-paying job is getting you down, here are a few viable...