College Savings / Student Loans Questions

contributions or college loan

Hi Terry, I’m trying to contribute as much money as I can for my two son’s college tuitions, without having..

Buried in Student loan debt

Hello, I have about 30 to 40 thousand dollars in student loan debt and have tried to refinance through sofi..

College funds for grandchildren

Hi! I have a substantial amount of funds in an annuity account. I’d like to begin to draw some of..

Nursing School Loans

I have a 29 year old LPN who currently works in a medical office and loves it but, has returned..

Grandparents opening 529 plans for grandchildren

We have already deposited into 529 plans for each of our grandchildren ages 9-12. In a discussion on WGN Morning..

Scholarships and grants

What is the web site for college grants?

School Loans and LIfe, in general, I think

Dear Terry, I am an occasional listener of the business lunch on WGN and I visit the site sometimes for..

College savings plan vs Education IRA

Good Morning Terry. I enjoy your segments on WGN morning news. Can you share what the major differences between a..

529 plan — Illinois?

Do you recommended the Illinois plan?

Will my daughter — immigrant, no green card — be eligible for Federal student loans?

Hello Terry, I am here in USA on a work visa (H1) and am waiting for my (and for my..

dependency exemption for 2017 for daughter

Here I am again asking a question for my niece. One of her daughters graduated Willowbrook High School in late..

529 Savings Plan Question

Dear Terry I have recently "found" your website and appreciate your sage advice. I have recently returned to the US..

Student loans and scholarships

My grand niece is in her junior year of high school and wants to go to Western Illinois University. She..

Illinois college savings program

Morning Star recommends the Illinois college savings program now that it has undergone a number o& changes and fee reductions...

Can’t use Illinois Bright Start for high school?

Terry, have a question about the Illinois 529 plans and the new federal tax law. The new tax law states..

bright start deduction carryover

Can my 2017 contribution be carried over to 2018 since I have no Illinois tax for 2017

sites for student loans

What are the sites you mentioned to look for student loans?

529 Brightstart for Grandson

Dear Terry, First and foremost, THANK YOU for sharing your wisdom. I have been following your advice for many years..

529 plans- Illinois Brightstart

Hi Terry, I’ve read some of your previous answers on Illinois Brightstart 529 plans. I’ve read there were some changes..

529 investment- try out Bright start or use NY’s plan

Hi, I want to open a 529 plan for my 1 year old daughter. It would be nice to take..

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