07 Apr Who pays tax on gains in my child’s investment account?
The child is the owner of a custodial account and responsible for taxes. ...
31 Dec I saved $200k for college. How will it be taxed?
Certain accounts can have a negative impact on financial aid. ...
06 Dec How does the FAFSA treat a custodial account?
Assets owned by the student are counted at a higher rate than parent assets. ...
17 Jun My son turns 21. What happens to his UTMA account?
Here what happens when you child turns the age of majority. ...
02 Jan Is this college money going to be taxed?
The pros and cons of moving an UTMA into a 529 plan. ...
26 Apr What free college means for savings plans
Don't bank on free college proposals. Save anyway. ...
23 Apr How student assets count for financial aid
How assets will be counted for college financial aid. ...
20 Mar What ‘custodial accounts’ mean for financial aid
Some accounts can hurt a student's shot at financial aid. ...
15 Dec Best way to gift cash to grandchildren
Your options for smart giving to grandchildren....
30 Dec Which college savings to spend first?
There's a method to the madness of spending college savings. ...