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Ask Paula: How Do I Pay for Grad School?

Ask Paula: How Do I Pay for Grad School?

#436: Jeremy wants to attend graduate school. Should he take student loans or cash out his investment portfolio? Andy is wondering if the 4 percent r…

Demolishing College Costs with Ann Garcia #655

Demolishing College Costs with Ann Garcia #655

Over the last 20 years, college tuition and fees have exploded- increasing by nearly 180% to the chagrin of many parents and high school seniors. But…

Beating FAFSA And The College Financial Aid System To Get Free Money

Beating FAFSA And The College Financial Aid System To Get Free Money

For 99.99% less than the cost of college, pick up a copy of Buy This, Not That, my instant Wall Street Journal bestseller. The book helps you make m…

Best Ways To Start A College Fund

Best Ways To Start A College Fund

Worried about your child's college savings? Discover the top strategies to start saving for college, including 529 plans.

The Many Ways To Pay For College So You Don't Go Broke

The Many Ways To Pay For College So You Don't Go Broke

Join 60,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter. I dissect all the most important financial topics of the week so you don't miss a thin…

What Is A Multigenerational Or Dynasty 529 Plan?

What Is A Multigenerational Or Dynasty 529 Plan?

With a Dynasty 529 Plan, high net-worth parents can continue to save in the plan even after their kids have graduated. Here's what to know.

269: Rookie to Real Estate Investor: College Rentals, Airbnbs, & Plumbing Problems

269: Rookie to Real Estate Investor: College Rentals, Airbnbs, & Plumbing Problems

Don’t know what to do AFTER closing on a house? You’ve found your market, done your due diligence, passed your inspections, and now you’re asking, “w…

What Is Dual Enrollment In College And High School?

What Is Dual Enrollment In College And High School?

If the thought of saving time and money by taking college-level classes while in high school, dual enrollment might be for you.

Best Ways to Save for College Tuition?

Best Ways to Save for College Tuition?

How should you think about saving for your kid's future college tuition, and what accounts are best for that? We'll walk you through that question a…

How To Pay For College With A 529 Plan

How To Pay For College With A 529 Plan

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.

Our Favorite Tax Software (with Robert Farrington from TheCollegeInvestor.com)

Our Favorite Tax Software (with Robert Farrington from TheCollegeInvestor.com)

Who's excited about Tax Day this year? Anyone? Bueller? Even though this year's tax-filing deadline is pushed back to April 18, don't let it sneak up…

Sal Khan on Fundraising 101 and Free Education

Sal Khan on Fundraising 101 and Free Education

On Money Rehab, you’ve heard from the smartest business minds running profitable businesses (and you’re welcome for that). You’ve heard from executiv…

WCI #304: Roth's, 401(k)s and 529s

WCI #304: Roth's, 401(k)s and 529s

We always know when it is the beginning of the year because we get so many questions about retirement accounts and everything related to them. This e…

Types of Education Savings Accounts and Which Account is Best

Types of Education Savings Accounts and Which Account is Best

Learn the three types of education savings accounts: Coverdell Education Savings Account, 529 College Savings Plan, and UGMA accounts.

529, Custodial Accounts, and Joint Accounts

529, Custodial Accounts, and Joint Accounts

On this episode of DIY Money, Daniel and Logan walk through various ways to save for kids whether that is for college or other goals.

Is College Worth it?

Is College Worth it?

One reader asks: When is the cost of college worth it, given the high costs of tuition? Katie and Henah reflect on their own journeys, how the costs …

81. “We’re broke—but $55,000 private school tuition is a non-negotiable” (Part 2)

81. “We’re broke—but $55,000 private school tuition is a non-negotiable” (Part 2)

In part two of our revealing conversation with Sarah and Kevin, we offer solutions for their serious debt accumulation problem and grapple with the h…

Ask HTM - Getting a Reluctant Spouse on Board, WTD with an Old 529 Plan, & Landlording from Abroad #628

Ask HTM - Getting a Reluctant Spouse on Board, WTD with an Old 529 Plan, & Landlording from Abroad …

We’re kicking off the week by answering listener questions! And if you have a question that you’d like for us to answer on the show, we’d love for yo…

Beware of THESE College Degrees! (Did YOU Mess Up?)

Beware of THESE College Degrees! (Did YOU Mess Up?)

With the cost of college and student debt at all-time highs, it’s more important than ever to make sure you have chosen the right degree. In this Q&a…

Is College Worth It? How To Calculate Your ROI

Is College Worth It? How To Calculate Your ROI

The question of whether college is worth it continues to come up as tuition costs rise nationwide, so here's how to calculate your ROI.