Paying for College

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Invest in the Private College 529 Plan

Paying for College How you can use the money at colleges in the plan, and even at those who aren't.

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  Colleges Slash Sticker Prices

  Paying for College But lower published prices may not save you money.

  By Kaitlin Pitsker Published 1 November 17

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  How to Fill Out a FAFSA for College Financial Aid

  Paying for College What you include on the application determines how much you'll receive in grants, work-study and student loans.

  By Stacy Rapacon Published 12 October 17

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  Beer and Circus: How Big-Time College Sports Is Crippling Undergraduate Education

  Paying for College I’ve always been eager to debate the merits of athletic scholarships: Should college athletes instead be paid? Are these "student athletes" really getting an education while investing so much time and energy in sports? Do schools’ athletes really represent the broader student body? Sperber’s book questions the impact of college athletics programs on the student body at large.

  By Robert Long Published 24 August 17

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  How to Pay for College

  Paying for College The tab for a four-year education is mind-boggling. But don’t panic: You don’t have to save the entire cost.

  By Kaitlin Pitsker Published 1 August 17

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  How a Scholarship Affects Your 529 College-Savings Account

  Paying for College You can withdraw up to the amount of a scholarship from your 529 account without paying a penalty on the earnings, even if you don’t use the money for eligible college costs.

  By Kimberly Lankford Published 21 April 17

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  2 College Finance Conundrums Clarified

  Paying for College Save for retirement or for your kids’ college? Rent student housing or buy a place as an investment? Here’s which makes the most sense.

  By Brent M. Wilsey, Registered Investment Adviser Published 29 March 17

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  New Employee Benefit: Help With Saving for College

  Paying for College Automatic payroll deductions fund 529s, and some bosses kick in cash.

  By Kaitlin Pitsker Published 23 March 17

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  A Tax-Friendly Way to Pay for School

  Paying for College You can use money from a Coverdell education savings account tax-free for education expenses from kindergarten through college.

  By Kimberly Lankford Published 17 February 17

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  As the College Bills Approach, Ratchet Down Risk in a 529 Savings Plan

  Paying for College When your son or daughter enters high school, or even before, start shifting some of the money from aggressive funds into more-conservative ones.

  By Kimberly Lankford Published 12 January 17

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