College Savings / Student Loans Questions

Do you recommended the Illinois plan?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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..