College Savings / Student Loans Questions

Book for college

Could you please tell me the name of the book you recommended for kids before choosing a college? I have..

Brightstart 529.

I started a BrightStart 529 for my Grandson. My question is, What if he chooses NOT to go to college?..

College loans

Terry my daughter has about $27K in outstanding federal loans. She has never made a payment but will be starting..

Unable to contact Nelnet to pay my student loans or request a deferment

I am divorced and have to share a student loan account with my ex-husband, so I pay on the loans..

529 contributions by grandparents.

Hi Terry! We recently made a contribution to a 529 account FBO our grandson. They live in Kentucky. I don’t..

529

I’m in the Brightstart plan. I want to move my funds into their MMF or Bank account as listed in..

Other ways to fix student debt

If I don’t go with the company that’s talked about in the article would another way to fix my debt..

US citizen living abroad

My daughter married a Canadian and lives there. She is expecting a baby who will have dual citizenship. How do..

Student loans

Hi Terry. I’m a retired Chicago Police Sgt. and I have my deferred comp account that is doing well. We’re..

Grad Student Loan Payoff

I would like to help my daughter with her Grad Student Loans. I would payoff the entire amount for her..

529 plan

I would like know where to purchase the 529plan and what bank?

529 Plans

Getting ready to buy a 529 plan for my granddaughter. Going between Bright Start or Bright Directions. Any advice which..

College savings for grandchildren

I’d like to start putting money into an account for my new grandchild. What should I open and where?

Student loan

My daughter is going to DePaul University and has to take a loan out for about 20k. Whats the best..

Student Loans

Hi Terry! I love your personal finance forum. Regarding student loans, I have two loans. One is private with a..

Investing for Grandchildren’s College / Other Expenses via Roth IRA

As an alternative to a 529 plan, my financial advisor recommends rolling over some of my 401K or present Roth..

Student Loans

Good afternoon, I enjoy hearing you when I can and watching you on WGN. My question is in regards to..

Lowering High Interest Rate Private Student Loans

I have cosign for 4 of my daughters Sallie Mae student loans which are in the 11% range. Can this..

Future savings account for grandchildren

What type of savings account would you suggest to financially establish for college assistance in the future. We would add..

Investing for grandkids college

What is the name of the program you can invest in for a student to use at any college in..

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