College Planning

Save for College

• What are the best ways to save for college?
• Does open a 529 plan hurt my child's chance of getting financial aid?
• How to check eligibility for college education credits?
• How does CLEP help save tuition costs?
• How to avoid 529 plan fees?
• Are the more expensive 529 funds worth the tax benefits?
• Benefits of the new "Pay as your Earn" plan?
• Save for college option 1. 529 Plans
• Save for college option 2. Coverdell ESA
• Save for college option 3. Cash value insurance
• Save for college option 4. Prepaid plans
• Save for college option 5. Roth IRA
• Save for college option 6. Traditional IRA
• Save for college option 7. UGMA/UTMA
• Save for college option 8. US Savings Bonds (EE and I)
• Why UGMA/UTMA is not attractive anymore?
  
• Can I get money out of 529 plan without penalty if my child received a scholarship?
• When not to invest in 529 plan?
• The hidden cost of college
• Ways to save college textbook costs
• Does HELOC Improve Chance of Getting Financial Aid?
  
• Does it make sense to use IUL for college fund?
  

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College Financial Aid

• Can I start FAFSA application before January 1st?
• Is it the earlier the better to complete FAFSA application?
• Should I wait till college's admission decision to fill FAFSA?
• Is it true FAFSA just needs be completed once for lifetime?
• Should I let the college know if my child received outside scholarships?
• How to get student loan if my child didn't get free grant?
• Resources for financial aids and scholarships information.
• 6 little known ways to find scholarships.
• How to get more cash for college?
• A new way to find and apply for scholarships.
• How to estimate Expected Family Contribution (EFC)?

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