College Savings / Student Loans Questions
Setting Up Savings Account for Child
Hi, My son is 3 years old and I want to start a savings account for him. I can’t add..
529 vs high yield savings account
Hi Terry My daughter will be heading to college this fall. we have been saving in a 529 plan. I..
Transferring leftover 529 funds to a Roth IRA
What is the proper procedure to have funds moved from a 529 college savings account to a Roth IRA? My..
Trump Accounts
Hi Terry, first let me tell you thanks for all you have done to help us with finances. You are..
Illinois 529 plan
I’ve been following your advice about the Brightstart program. I have $450K in their plans for my 5 grandchildren. Is..
Bond interest to contribute to a 529 plan
Terry I have bonds that have matured. I read that I can use the interest to contribute to a 529..
College help
My daughter is a senior in high school and has been accepted to Loyola. They are offering a $20,000 a..
savings for grandchild
When she was born, we started a Bright Start account for our granddaughter. This summer our daughter will marry a..
Roth IRA
Hi Terry! Where and how is the best way to set up a Roth IRA for my kids ages 21,19,17..
UGMA Account
If I opened a UGMA or Alterative account and plan to initially( one time) fund it and just let it..
Student Loan
I have been paying myself and daughters student loan for over 20 years. I deferred the loan years ago when..
children or grandchildren investment accounts
What is the best way to set up an investment account for a child/grandchild that both parens and grandparents can..
College Illinois rollover to a Roth
I am trying to get the balance in my son’s College Illinois rolled over into his Roth. The balance is..
529 Plan transfer
Our son passed away and we’ll not be using his 529 plan. Can we liquidate the fund or give some..
529 account — extra money
I have a child with a 529 account who didn’t go to college. Can I withdraw the money and just..
FAFSA
My daughter will be attending college in the fall of 2027. I have been reading up about applying for FAFSA..
saving for grandaughter
What can I do with money saved for my grandaughter besides putting it into a savings account?
529 Saving plan
Best Virginia 529 plan
education funding for great grandchild
My husband and I have a new great granddaughter. We would like to start/contribute to a college fund for her...
Student loan repayment
Our daughter has $21k in student debt & her spouse has $100k. We are considering helping them by doubling the..