If I had an FAQs page, one of the top questions would be, “Why pay the higher expense ratios in 529 plans when there are so many low-cost, tax-efficient investments available?” It’s certainly true that you could construct your own portfolio and then have the added bonus of not worrying about whether your child will attend college or not. However,…
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Comparing financial aid award letters from different schools can be confusing. Although there is a standard set of information that should be included– total Cost of Attendance, gift aid offered, loans and work study as applicable– each school has its own format for the letter including where certain elements are listed and whether the award lists your EFC so you…
Going to cover all the politics in one post today. President Trump’s budget proposal, released yesterday, proposes some significant changes to higher education funding. In addition, TICAS (The Institute for College Access & Success), in partnership with the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire, has released a briefing comparing the presidential candidates’ positions on education…
I’ve changed! And for the better, I think. While it’s probably pretty obvious why I redesigned The College Financial Lady, I thought I’d give you the full background anyway. I started writing this blog 6 years ago, in January 2014. I had made a New Year’s resolution to develop a writing habit. At the time, I was getting a lot…
Fall term is in the books and we’ve learned quite a bit about college! Having the kids home for the holidays meant not just lots of fun family time but also an opportunity to catch up with their friends and hear about their college experiences. Now that they’re back in school, I’ve had a chance to digest some of the…