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Understanding Grandparent-Owned 529 Plans
A grandparent-owned 529 plan is a type of college savings plan where the account owner is a grandparent, as opposed to a parent. The post Understand…
The Smart Way Parents Can Save for College and Retirement Together
Learn how to use a 529 plan to save for your child’s college without putting retirement at risk. Balance both goals with a smart savings strategy. Th…
Daddy Day Camp: Worth Trying At Least Once As A FIRE Parent
If you decide to forsake making maximum money to become a FIRE parent or stay-at-home parent, then you had best spend more time with your kids. Other…
Parenting, Priorities, and a Life Well Spent as My Child Graduated High School
My first child just graduated from high school. Here's what this transition has taught me about myself, my priorities, and the last 18 years. The pos…
How To Fill Out The FAFSA For Divorced Parents
Find out how to fill out the FAFSA for divorced parents, based on the new rules that recently went into effect for FAFSA Simplification. The post How…
What To Do If You’re Denied A Parent PLUS Loan?
If you're denied a parent PLUS loan, here are the options of what you can do to pay for college. The post What To Do If You’re Denied A Parent …
Why Parents Are Borrowing More Than Ever For College
Parent PLUS loan debt has doubled since 2014. Learn why families are borrowing more and the new limits coming in 2026. The post Why Parents Are Borro…
Best Parent Student Loans For College
We break down the best college loans for parents, including parent student loans. Look at your options as well as some alternatives. The post Best Pa…
Survey: Most Parents Skip The Best College Savings Tool
A new survey finds 66% of parents are saving for college, but only 24% are using 529 plans, the most effective tax-advantaged option. The post Survey…
Episode 218. “Our childcare costs are about to quadruple. Are we screwed?” (Part 2)
Last week, we met Dominique (33) and Chris (34)—a couple earning $180K a year, raising a toddler, and still living paycheck to paycheck. Dominique fe…
