03 Nov Will we get more financial aid if we buy a life insurance policy?

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Your asset placement can have an impact on financial aid. ...

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27 Aug Will an inheritance hurt my son’s financial aid for college?

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Probably, but it will depend on how the funds are transferred to him....

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12 May Should I invest my bonus in my children’s 529 plans?

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529 plans are an attractive savings vehicle for college. ...

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12 Oct Will this 529 plan hurt chances for financial aid?

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What matters is when money is distributed from college savings accounts. ...

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30 Jul Will grandma’s 529 plan hurt student’s financial aid?

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College savings plans can have unintended consequences for aid. ...

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01 Oct How will the FAFSA look at this account?

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Financial aid formulas will count the student's assets at a higher rate. ...

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01 May How will my son’s inheritance impact financial aid?

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Money in a trust will count differently than a 529 plan. ...

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25 Mar How gifts can impact college financial aid

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It all depends on how the college treats the funds. ...

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13 Mar Who is the custodial parent for the FAFSA?

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The feds make the rules to determine who is the custodial parent....

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13 Feb Will I qualify for college financial aid?

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You'll have to share a lot of information to qualify for financial aid. ...

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