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5 Steps for Utilizing 529 College Savings Plan Funds

Posted by: Reyna on Aug 15 2012 / Comments (0)

Parents of students starting college this fall can finally withdraw the funds they’ve worked so hard to accumulate in their 529 plans, education savings plans with tax benefits. But before parents request funds from their plan administrator or adviser, they…

3 Ways to Ask for Contributions to 529 College Savings Plans

Posted by: Reyna on Aug 14 2012 / Comments (0)

Four-year tuition and fees for public universities will be $95,000 for kids starting school in 2028, estimates savingforcollege.com. To meet those needs, parents are seeking help from friends and relatives to pay for college. Some…

California State Veterans Education Benefits

Posted by: Reyna on Jul 4 2012 / Comments (0)

If you reside in California there are several benefits that could apply to you and your children. Groups that should follow this link and read benefits starting on page 128: Spouses and children of disabled veterans Current…

Veterans and Active Duty Military Education Benefits in Nevada

Posted by: Reyna on Jun 12 2012 / Comments (0)

If you have a member of your family who is active duty military stationed in Nevada or Pickle Meadows, California, you could qualify for tuition waivers at Nevada colleges. Honorably discharged veterans who were last stationed in Nevada or Pickle…

CollegeWeekLive Paying for College Webcast tonight

Posted by: Reyna on Mar 8 2012 / Comments (0)

Join me at 7p EST tonight for a chat about all aspects of paying for college. Future students, current students and parents welcome. Register for free anytime beforehand.

How College Students Can Forecast Future Income

Posted by: Reyna on Feb 22 2012 / Comments (0)

Gauging future income for college students is crucial for determining how much to borrow. Checkout my guest column on Kiplingers.com.

Make Money Like a Pro: 3 Top Investment Tools

Posted by: Reyna on Feb 15 2012 / Comments (0)

When it comes to your investments, you don’t need a degree in finance to know where you stand and how to plan for your future. There are now dozens of online tools to help you dissect the information…

10 Student Loan Terms Explained

Posted by: Reyna on Feb 10 2012 / Comments (0)

Kristen Colella interviewed me and other experts to explain student loan terms. She did a great job and you can now find the link on Graduationdebt.org’s Articles & Resources page.

Should You Consolidate Your Federal Student Loans?

Posted by: Reyna on Dec 14 2011 / Comments (0)

It’s indisputable that consolidating all your federal student loans into one loan paid off over an extended time frame eases the monthly burden of student debt payments. However, what if the interest rates of your individual loans vary by several…