College Savings / Student Loans Questions
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..
CollegeIllinois current payment
Your column today about College Illinois struck home. I have 2 kids, starting college in 2020 and 2022. I’ve paid..
Saving for college
My friend who has an 8 mos. old baby wants to start a college saving plan. What's your recommendation? I..
Student loans — overwhelmed with debt
My daughter graduated college in May and now her student loan grace period is over. She’s got over $140,000 in..
College Illinois — an alternative?
With news of the College Illinois 529 program being halted again, I was hoping you can advise what families should..
