Should you refinance student loans? Pros, cons, and advice
Refinancing or consolidating your student loans can lower payments but change important terms.
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Alternatives for 529 college savings
What are the best ways to use money in a 529 plan if your child won’t be using it for college?
Getting the most out of your 529 plan
A 529 plan allows you to save for that coming college bill in a tax-advantaged way.
Why more parents and professionals owe on student loans
Putting children through school and securing graduate degrees often means borrowing more.
Four financial acts of mutuality
Families support each other emotionally, physically...and, just as important, financially.
Want to take a 'gap year'? Check your wallet
More high school graduates, in light of the current crisis, are putting college on hold.
College refund? Return the money to your 529 plan
Avoid an unwanted tax bill by recontributing funds to your 529 plan within 60 days of a college refund.
Parent PLUS loans: Digging out of debt
Parents who are struggling to repay student loans may find relief through refinancing or other options.
Repaying student loans early: How to do it right
If you don’t know what you’re doing, your extra student loan payments could be going to waste.
How to request more financial aid for college after a job loss
Learn how students can get financial aid help when they or parents are hit with an income loss.
How to handle student loan debt
Understand how your student loans fall into your overall debt load, then make a plan.
A primer on 529 investment strategies
The investment strategy you select for your 529 college savings plan will impact your potential return and risk.
Your ultimate college guide: Prep, acceptance, attendance, and after
Going to college happens in stages, and each stage takes some financial knowledge and preparation.
Pros and cons of using non-college accounts for college savings
How do accounts not specifically geared for college stack up when it comes to saving for higher education?
Custodial accounts and Coverdells: How to use them
You might consider a custodial account for flexibility — or a custodial 529 or Coverdell for education.
Different types of 529 plans: Prepaid versus savings
Learn how the benefits of different 529 plans can ease the burden of paying for college.
Paying off student loan debt: 5 tips
From automatic debit programs to loan-interest tax tactics, there are some options to consider.
10 mistakes to avoid with 529 savings plans
Avoid these possible pitfalls to help get the maximum benefit from your 529 savings plan.
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