Digressing into the personal here. A couple of weeks ago, my family attended our first Curriculum Night at their future (this fall) high school. About 3/4 of the incoming families crammed into the cafeteria to learn more about the school’s IB program.
It’s tax time and the questions are flying. One that comes up regularly is, “What is the tax deduction for my state’s 529 plan really worth?”
I love when my readers suggest topics and posts for me! Today’s Wall Street Journal has an interesting discussion among a high school senior, a recruiting director for a major professional services firm, and a college professor, about whether or not prestigious colleges are worth the money. The article is here.
and rapidly! Just because the “official” federal FAFSA deadline for next school year isn’t until next June doesn’t mean you can wait. Why?
Divorced parents are probably already well aware that the financial piece of planning for college is mystifying at best. With tax season upon us, divorced parents planning to claim one of the available college tax credits– American Opportunity Tax Credit or Lifetime Learning Credit– need to know that the credit is only available to the parent who claims the student…