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College Application Checklist: Timeline And Printable Calendar
Download our free college application checklist so that you can apply for colleges with limited stress and maximum effectiveness. The post College Ap…
Ultimate College Packing List: What To Bring To College
Check out our ultimate college packing list so you can be prepared with what you need to bring to college to live in the dorms. The post Ultimate Col…
How Do You Defer Enrollment In College?
To defer enrollment in college after you've been accepted, you can work with your college’s admissions office to complete its formal deferment proces…
529s and Spending for College
Answering reader questions about 529 accounts, how to invest them, and how to spend them down. We also discuss ways to help pay for college, and we a…
What To Do If You Can’t Get A Student Loan For College
Denied student loans? Learn your options for paying for college when federal, PLUS, and private loans aren’t available. The post What To Do If You Ca…
What Is Demonstrated Interest For College Admissions?
Demonstrated interest refers to the ways a student indicates interest in a specific school. Find out why its so important to college admissions offic…
10 College Markets Where You Can Make the Most Money On Airbnb During Football Season
It’s that magical time of year again: The air is (slightly) less humid, the smell of charcoal grills and broken dreams fills the Saturday sky, and if…
How To Pay For College With A 529 Plan [529 Plan Distributions]
Taking money out of a 529 plan is more complicated than putting money into a 529 plan. Here's how to take money out without getting penalized. The po…
Best Phone Plans For College Students In 2025
A breakdown of the best phone plans for college students to save money in 2025, like Mint Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, and more! The post Best Phone P…
529 Plans Grow 8% in Q2 2025 Before Big Rule Changes
529 plans grew nearly 8% in Q2 2025, ahead of major rule changes expanding qualified expenses. The post 529 Plans Grow 8% in Q2 2025 Before Big Rule …
New 529 Plan Rules Help Fund Credentials And Job Training
529 savings plans now support workforce training and credentials, including HVAC, plumbing, bar exams, and more. The post New 529 Plan Rules Help Fun…
Best Places To Buy College Textbooks Online
The costs of college textbooks has been on the rise, but here are some affordable options for students to buy college textbooks online The post Best …
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…
More Adults Are Going Back To School, But Should You?
Going back to school as an adult can be a way to invest in yourself and your future. But is it worth the cost? Here's how to decide. The post More Ad…
How To Make A College List: Finding Academic and Financial Fit
How to make a college list: find financial and academic fit when you apply to college and how to decide what schools to apply to. The post How To Mak…
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…
Business Education is Broken. Here’s How to Fix it
A practical framework for fixing one of the most expensive things you'll ever pay for... The post Business Education is Broken. Here’s How to Fix it …
Should You Use A HELOC To Pay For College vs. Student Loans
Here's when it might make sense to use your home's equity or a HELOC to pay for college instead of using student loans. The post Should You Use A HEL…
You Should Love The 529 Plan More After OBBBA Passed
As soon as both my children were born in 2017 and 2019, I superfunded their 529 plans equal to the five-year gift tax exemption. At the time, I was t…
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…