College

06 May Can Mom use my kids’ 529 plans?

Posted at 16:40h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, College

529 plans allow you to change the beneficiary pretty easily. ...

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24 Apr Retirement distributions and financial aid don’t mix well

Posted at 19:00h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, College, Retirement

Retirement withdrawals will impact financial aid. ...

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17 Apr A primer on spending college savings accounts

Posted at 16:16h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, College

How to use 529 plans, Coverdells and custodial accounts to your greatest advantage. ...

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17 Apr Inherited IRAs, taxes and college funding

Posted at 11:27h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, College, Retirement

Distributions from inherited IRAs could impact financial aid....

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14 Apr Can my student be considered “independent” for financial aid?

Posted at 11:03h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, College

It's not easy to declare your student "independent."...

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09 Apr Using 529 funds for pre-college program

Posted at 11:55h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, College

You may lose a 529 plan's tax advantages if you don't follow the rules. ...

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27 Mar What to do with a tax refund

Posted at 11:17h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, College, Taxes

Before you use your refund for college savings, check the rest of your finances. ...

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23 Mar What you should know about student loans

Posted at 13:53h in Ask NJMoneyHelp, College, Credit

College borrowing can have long-term consequences. ...

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