Being able to send your child to college is a common goal for most parents, but a diploma doesn’t come cheap. The best thing to do to achieve your goals is to start saving as early as possible, even if you’re able to save only a small amount at first. HOW MUCH DOES COLLEGE COST? […]
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Maryland’s Save4College State Contribution Program
The thought of paying for college can be overwhelming for many people, but a lot of the stress and pressure can be relieved with careful planning. There are many college savings options and saving in a 529 plan is a great option to consider. 529 plans are tax-advantaged education savings vehicles and are one of […]
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ABCs of Financial Aid
It’s hard to talk about college without mentioning financial aid. Yet this pairing isn’t a marriage of love, but one of necessity. In many cases, financial aid may be the deciding factor in whether your child attends the college of his or her choice. That’s why it’s important to develop a basic understanding of financial […]
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Sticker Shock: Creative Ways to Lower the Cost of College
Even with all of your savvy college shopping and research about financial aid, college costs may still be prohibitive. At these prices, you expect you’ll need to make substantial financial sacrifices to send your child to college. Or maybe your child won’t be able to attend the college of his or her choice at all. […]
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Education Tax Credits
It’s tax time, and your kitchen table is littered with papers and forms. As if this isn’t bad enough, you recently paid your child’s college semester bill, and you don’t know where you’ll find the money to pay the taxes that you expect to owe. Well, you might finally catch a break. Now that your […]