08 Mar My daughter got a settlement. What happens to the FAFSA?
Colleges and the feds want to see your assets for financial aid eligibility. ...
08 Feb How can we best position savings for college costs?
Financial aid applications will consider weigh certain accounts differently....
26 Jan I’ve heard the FAFSA is changing. What’s different now?
If your student is heading to college, the FAFSA is a must....
18 Dec Should I move assets before we fill out the FAFSA?
It's time to complete the form to get financial aid for college....
08 Nov How are custodial accounts considered for college financial aid?
Colleges will want to know what assets a student has in their name. ...
07 Nov Grandparents want to give gift of stock or cash. What’s better?
There are several pros and cons to different types of money gifts....
02 Nov My kids got bonds from grandma, who died. What to do?
You can track down savings bonds, but you will need some clues to start....
16 Oct Can I buy savings bonds for my grandchildren without an account?
There are several ways to buy U.S. savings bonds....
04 Oct We’re paying too much for college. What to do?
A change in circumstances can mean a change in college aid....
03 Oct How will my daughter’s money count for financial aid?
Money is a student's name is counted at a higher percentage than parent assets....