Parents Giving Up Guardianship for College Cash? July 30, 2019 9:24 AM by Susan Dutca-Lovell Dozens of suburban Chicago families have been using a legal loophole to help their children get need-based college financial aid and scholarships. By their parents' forfeiting legal guardianship,
Parents Save More for Sons’ College Education September 26, 2017 9:39 AM by Susan Dutca-Lovell Parents of boys are more likely to pay the entire cost of college than those who have girls, according to a new study from T. Rowe Price. They are also more willing to prioritize saving for their
Obama Hears Our Plea, Drops Proposal to Raise Taxes on 529 Savings Plans February 3, 2015 by Suada Kolovic After widespread criticism from both parties, the Obama administration decided to scrap its proposal to raise taxes on college savings accounts. Just last week, we blogged about President Obama's
Don’t Tax My 529 College Savings Plan, President Obama! January 27, 2015 by Suada Kolovic Saving for your college education early is essential in the quest to actually affording it. And if you're lucky enough to have your guardians and relatives willing to help with college costs, the 529
Teen Sues Parents for Tuition, Expenses March 4, 2014 by Suada Kolovic High school students, as you move further into your senior year and really start making decisions that will shape your future – what college you'll attend, how you'll fund this endeavor and what
Worry About Finances Less, Enjoy Life More April 17, 2013 by Carly Gerber Several Websites Make Saving Now (and for the Future) Easy!
Investment Strategies for College Students April 13, 2012 by Radha Jhatakia Most students begin to make decisions about what sort of financial investments they need to make after they graduate while they are still attending college. It’s not an easy decision – rather, it’s
How to Save Even More Money on College Essentials October 25, 2011 by Jessica Seals Spending $500-plus on books every semester is enough to make any college student dread a new class schedule. After two semesters of spending that much on my books, I became determined to find a way
The Perks of Student Checking Accounts October 6, 2011 by Jacquelene Bennett Being a college student is stressful. The demands go beyond the classroom and university but despite all of those stressors, being a student also entitles you to some everyday perks – like being
College Costs Continue to Outpace Savings August 24, 2011 by Alexis Mattera There are lots of ways students and their parents can pay for college – at Scholarships.com, we’re familiar with nearly 3 million options – and many begin socking away funds early on. As admirable as