Get $50 when you open a ScholarShare 529 account between May 28 and May 31, 2019.* 100% tax-free growth can mean more money for college. What is a 529 account? A 529 plan is an account that allows you to invest specifically for future education expenses. Similar to IRAs and 401(k)/403(b) plans designed to […]
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Paying for College: Dealing With the Student Loan Crunch
Reportedly, student loan debt is at an all-time high and only continues to grow. It’s a sobering fact, especially considering that most students headed to college need some kind of financial assistance. The good news is you decrease your chance of taking on crippling debt or defaulting when you keep yourself informed about the ins […]
Strategies to Make College More Affordable
With the price of college still on an upward trajectory, families are looking for ways to make higher education affordable. According to “How America Pays for College,” a report by Sallie Mae, the average American family spent $23,757 on college costs in 2017. Here are some ways families are reducing their college costs: Live at […]