College Savings / Student Loans Questions
Student loans
Is there a possibility that student loan debt will be forgiven by the government? I am getting my masters in..
FAFSA– High School Teacher Makes it Easy
In today’s paper you described filling out the FAFSA as a “difficult task.” Really? As opposed to what? As a..
Investments for a Grandchild
Terry – We became grandparents for the 1st time a few weeks ago and would like to setup an investment..
Paying back student loan debt
Hi Terry, My grandson has student loans to pay back 2 I believe are federal. The other3 are Fannie Mae..
College funding — unused 529 plan?
You recently wrote that a 529 account is a parents best choice to prepare for college expenses. As a grandfather,..
Parent plus loans
I heard you say on Joan Esposito’s show awhile back that parent plus loans were not a good choice for..
College savings plans
I have Bright Start accounts for each of my 3 grandchildren but am wondering how such accounts may impact financial..
College Financing
Terry, years ago you suggested in your column using the “College Illinois” program to save and pay for my two..
Beginning Investment Account for niece & nephew (ages new born and 3 yr. old)
Where do you advise best placement of funds investment for young children? Is there a company or resource to get..
Student loan
My son has a small private student loan. Can he refi to a federally funded student loan?
Financial Help for college
Hi there Terry, I’m 18 years old and im an upcoming student at Howard University, and I’m having a few..
Parent Plus Loans
Hi, I have parent plus loans totaling over $50,000.00. I don’t qualify for PSLF and I want to retire in..
Investing for a grandchild
I’m interested in setting up an account for my 1 month old grandchild. What suggestions would you make and what..
Bright Start funds not used
Hi Terry, I heard you say on WGN that you recommend that unused funds in 529 plans should be kept..
Savings Plan for Grandchild
I want to start a savings/investment plan for my grandchild (6 months old). Something that can be used for education..
College $
Hi Terry This college payment thing the government is talking about forgiving 10.000 or more on loans ticks me off...
Savings options for children
Hi Terry, I have three children, ages 6-10. Shortly after they were born, I opened up a Schwab One custodial..
Student loan debt and Everest Fraud
Hello how you doing, I went to Olympia College in 2006 and it changed there name to Mt. Everest, they..
Student Loan (Terry says: Message to grandparents — think before co-signing!!)
How can I get a student loan forgiveness as a cosignor from sallie mae? I’m retired and my grand daughter..
Student Loans
Hi Terry, I have student loans and it has been on hold in the past year due to Covid-19. I..