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January 17, 2021
Career Planning Checklist for High School Students

Planning your career can feel overwhelming. This checklist can help guide you through the process of finding the profession you'd like to pursue and how to do it.

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January 17, 2021
How to Research Colleges: Finding the Right Educational Fit

Finding the right college or university depends on many different factors. Here’s what you can do to research the college that’s right for you.

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January 12, 2021
Federal and Private Loans Provide Options to Get Over the Financial Hump

Federal and private loans provide options to help a student get over the financial hump of higher education. Learn about the various options available for college.

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October 28, 2020
During COVID – What Are My College Options?

It may feel daunting for high school seniors to think about applying to college right now. Many are just trying to stay engaged in virtual classrooms and make it to graduation. Some may have a parent who lost their job and feel that college is just not possible right now.

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July 21, 2020
Save for College: The Definitive Guide to College Saving

No matter how old your children or your grandchildren are, college is probably something you’ve thought about. Will they want to go to college? Will they attend your alma mater? And how will you pay for college?

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July 14, 2020
What’s Your College Savings Strategy?

Whether you’re a spender or a saver, it can be difficult to put money aside for college, especially when your kids are young, and college seems so far away.

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July 7, 2020
How to Start a College Fund for Your Child

The cost of college is on the rise, and no generation knows that better than millennials. Many young parents today are still paying off their own student loans; while trying to save for their children’s education. The good news is, starting a college fund while your child is young gives you a good amount of time to create a solid nest egg for their future.

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May 19, 2020
How Well is My 529 Plan Performing?

Most parents understand how important it is to save for college. While a 529 plan is one of the most efficient and effective ways for families to save for school, many parents don’t know how to choose the right 529 plan. How is a parent supposed to choose the right 529 plan based on its performance?

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April 7, 2020
7 Types of College Savings Accounts

Beyond deciding how much you can afford to save each month, you also need to figure out where to save your money.

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March 17, 2020
How to Pay for College With Little or No Money

How do you pay for college if you have no money? There are many options available to help you pay for college expenses and make your dreams within your reach!