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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…
Best MBA Student Loans To Pay For Business School
Here are the best college financing and MBA student loans to pay for graduate business school degree - including banks, financial aid options, and mo…
Why One-Third Of College Students Drop Out Without A Degree
Over one-third of college students drop out and never finish their degree. Here’s why and how families can plan for the financial impact. The post Wh…
529 Plans Now Cover More K-12 Education Costs
529 plan funds can now cover books, online materials, and testing fees for K-12 students. The post 529 Plans Now Cover More K-12 Education Costs appe…
How To Use A 529 Plan For Private Elementary And High School
You can now use a 529 plan for K-12 Education up to $20,000 per year to pay for your children's private primary and secondary eduction expenses. The …
Supreme Court Allows Trump’s Education Department Layoffs
Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with 1,300 layoffs at the Education Department while legal challenges continue. The post Supreme Court Allows T…
The Hidden Expense Driving Up College Costs: Room And Board
Room and board expenses make up most college costs at many schools. Learn what this means for your family's budget, and why it's the real problem for…
Full Impact: Changes To College Financial Aid And Higher Ed
Key PointsMassive changes to student loan repayment plan options.Student loan borrowing limits are capped for graduate and parent borrowers.New rules…
Education Line Of Credit vs. Private Student Loans
An education line of credit can help you pay for all four years of college with just one loan application. Here's what you should know and how they c…
Can You Use A 529 Plan For SAT Or ACT Test Prep Or Tutoring?
SAT and ACT prep courses can get expensive quickly. Unfortunately, you cannot use a 529 plan to cover the cost. The post Can You Use A 529 Plan For …