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Last-Minute Investing in a 529 College Plan

Last-Minute Investing in a 529 College Plan

on September 21, 2011 in College Savings, Money

Note: I am heading today to the annual conference of the National Association for College Admission Counseling that thousands of college administrators and college counselors will attend in New Orleans. Send me a great question to ask the experts in the comment box below and I’ll send you a PDF version of my newly updated [...]

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529 College Plan: A Dirty Little Secret

on January 30, 2011 in College Savings, Money

Ever hear about college taxes? No this isn’t a joke. If you aren’t careful you could owe college taxes on your 529 plan. Nobody tells you that you could ultimately owe taxes on a 529 college plan, but plenty of people discover this nightmare during tax season. Before I get to the bad news, let [...]

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Will Saving For College Hurt Your Odds for Financial Aid?

on November 10, 2010 in Admissions, College Costs, College Savings, Financial aid, Money

Is your family going to qualify for financial aid? Many families that I talk to assume that they won’t qualify for financial aid. Many believe that the money that they’ve stashed in their college savings accounts will kill their chances. Stressed Out Dads It’s been my experience that it’s usually dads who get stressed out [...]

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Financial Advice for College Graduates: 6 Financial Tips

on April 20, 2010 in Careers, College Savings, Graduate degrees, Money, Other, Parents

I banged out an email full of financial advice this week to a soon-to-be college graduate, who luckily has already lined up a job. She wanted to know if she should start saving for retirement as soon as she graduates. Here’s what I told her: Absolutely! I was thrilled that this young woman was already [...]

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College Taxes: Beware of 529 Plan Taxes

on March 15, 2010 in College Savings, Money, Other, Parents

Ever hear about college taxes? No this isn’t a joke. If you aren’t careful you could owe college taxes on your 529 plan. Nobody tells you that you could ultimately owe taxes on a 529 college plan, but plenty of people discover this nightmare during tax season. Before I get to the bad news, let [...]

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Saving for College with a Roth IRA: 8 Things You Need To Know

on February 16, 2010 in College Savings, Financial aid, Money

There’s been tons of media attention over the years on the best places to save for college. The 529 savings plan has grabbed the most attention. I’ve used 529 plans for both of my kids through Vanguard, but today, I want to suggest another potential way to save for college:  a Roth IRA for your [...]

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