College Savings / Student Loans Questions

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

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

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

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

Your column today about College Illinois struck home. I have 2 kids, starting college in 2020 and 2022. I’ve paid..

My friend who has an 8 mos. old baby wants to start a college saving plan. What's your recommendation? I..

My daughter graduated college in May and now her student loan grace period is over. She’s got over $140,000 in..

With news of the College Illinois 529 program being halted again, I was hoping you can advise what families should..

My son is in his 3rd year of college and is interested in studying abroad next semester. When he was..

$60,000 in parent's plus loan - first payment due November, 2017. Would like to pay off with 401K loan, re-finance..

Should we buy Bonds for our Grandchildren?

my son took out a gov. student loan quite a few years ago. maybe 3 or 4. I wasn't aware..

I make much more money than my ex-husband and I am the account owner of my daughters 529 plan. My..

Hi Terry, My daughter is a Senior in high school in New Jersey on H4 visa. My husband, her father..

What are the easiest scholarships available to apply for?

Hello Terry, Thank your helpful advice on College 529 Savings. My question is: I am Illinois Resident and wold like..

Hi Terry – my son went to a private university for two years and had wanted to be a physics..

As a grandfather, do I need to transfer my UTMA NY custodial funds to my daughter-in-law, because my grand-daughter will..

hi Terry, you mentioned a particular unscrupulous fund advisor in the BrightStart IL 529, but what if you only invested..

Hello Terry - I need to take out a federal student loan for my graduate degree and I have been..