25 Jun How inherited assets count on the FAFSA
A child who has lost parents may lose out on financial aid. ...
12 Jun How 529 plans can hurt financial aid
Ownership of a 529 plan and when you use the money matters....
26 Apr What free college means for savings plans
Don't bank on free college proposals. Save anyway. ...
27 Mar Will 529 plan jeopardize financial aid?
When you apply for financial aid, certain accounts will be counted....
20 Mar What ‘custodial accounts’ mean for financial aid
Some accounts can hurt a student's shot at financial aid. ...
16 Mar How Social Security counts on the FAFSA
Financial aid formulas look at many kinds of income....
15 Feb What 529 plans mean to college aid
Ownership of a 529 plan is vital for your college planning....
30 Jan Shielding assets to get more college aid
How paying down debt can make a big difference....
06 Oct How property impacts financial aid for college
Your home or investment property and financial aid calculations. ...
22 Sep How selling a home impacts financial aid
How a wad of cash from a home sale can hurt financial aid. ...