It’s June, which means we’re coming up on peak college visit season. If you’re heading out to see colleges, here are some tips to get the most out of your visits. But first, some rules. Rule #1 of college visits: If you’re a high school student checking out a college, sign up for an official visit. Not only will you…
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you might remember this or this or this— none of which seems to have happened all that long ago, even if it seems like it was in a different lifetime. Which is a roundabout way of saying, my kiddos are graduating from college this year. In fact, one already graduated and…
My social media feeds are full of prom and graduation pictures, which means it’s time to talk about how you get money out of the 529 plan to which you’ve been diligently (or otherwise) contributing. First of all, a 529 plan isn’t like an HSA or medical savings account where you get a debit card to use for your purchases….
Rising interest rates are a boon to savers but a curse to borrowers. And just like mortgages and credit cards, next year’s student loans will have higher rates. Federal student loan interest rates are based on the 10-year Treasury yield at the May auction. That auction took place last week, so next year’s interest rates are set. Each loan type–…
If you’re still looking for your dream school, head over to NACAC’s College Openings Update. This list of colleges still accepting applications is released annually and serves as a reminder that plenty of colleges are happy to welcome students rather than rejecting them. The database allows you to search on numerous criteria including location and availability of financial aid. As…