If you have a child who's attending college in the fall, it's time fill out the federal government's Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the FAFSA. The FAFSA, should be filed as soon after January 1 as possible in the year your child will be attending college. The reason is that some federal … [Read more...]
August 2010 Personal Finance Newsletter
The August 2010 personal finance newsletter is now available. It includes information on how college scholarships are taxed, how the new healthcare law affects Medicare drug plans, and, as always, an investment market update. Enjoy! Click here to view the newsletter. … [Read more...]
College Pricing Trends
Every October, the College Board releases its Trends in College Pricing report that highlights college cost increases and trends. While costs can vary significantly by region and individual college, the College Board publishes average cost figures, which are based on its survey of 3,500 colleges … [Read more...]
Education Funding Recap
The world of higher education has received some attention in Washington this year. I've done several posts on the topic, but wanted to offer this summary of both what's passed and what's proposed in the budget for FY 2010. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) was signed into … [Read more...]
Ways to Pay for Grad School
Are you thinking about going to graduate school? Whether you want to advance in your current field or move your career in a new direction, graduate school might open doors for you. But it isn't cheap. Here are some suggestions on where to look for financial help. Loans Students attending graduate … [Read more...]
Retirement V. College
So many parents struggle with the dilemma of whether they should prioritize saving for kids' college or their own retirement. Some parents believe that children benefit the most from being responsible for their own college funding through personal work, savings, scholarships, and borrowing to get … [Read more...]