Are any financial aid programs tailored especially to parents of post-secondary students?
While most federal loans are provided directly to students, the Parent PLUS Loan program is available to parents. Learn more in this Financial Tip.
Expansion of Pay As You Earn Program for Student Loans
President Obama expanded the Pay as You Earn program to include borrowers who took out federal student loans before October 2007 and those who stopped borrowing by October 2011.
Withdrawing Assets from 529 Plans for Higher Education Expenses
John W. Dickson, C.P.A., CVA, of Henssler Financial, explains how distributions from 529 Plans can be taken tax free, the documentation you should keep in case of an audit, and why coordinating your withdrawals with education tax credits is important.
Finding Money to Pay College Bills Out of Pocket
If college expenses are more than you anticipated, there are ways to find the money to keep your student enrolled. Learn more in this Financial Tip.
Financial Choices: College, Retirement, or Both?
It’s the paramount financial conflict many families face, especially as more couples start having children later in life. Should you save for college or retirement? Learn more in this Financial Tip.
Student Loan Interest
The hosts of “Money Talks” discuss a listener’s question on deducting student loan interest. The hosts explain which student loans offer deductible interest, how much you can deduct and the phase-out limitations associated with the student loan interest tax deduction.
What’s New in the World of Higher Education?
Like death and taxes, the increasing cost of college is certain. Costs include tuition, books and living expenses. Learn what’s new in this Financial Tip.
What's New in the World of Higher Education?
Like death and taxes, the increasing cost of college is certain. Costs include tuition, books and living expenses. Learn what’s new in this Financial Tip.
Money Talks Question of the Week: Withdrawing from an IRA for College Tuition
The hosts of “Money Talks” discuss a listener’s question about withdrawing from their IRA to pay for their grandchild’s college tuition. The hosts cover the potential consequences of withdrawing from your IRA and some options to help pay for college.
Q&A Time: Paying for College, Age-Weighted Profit Sharing Plans and Alimony
The “Money Talks” hosts address questions on retirement plans and taxes.