College Savings / Student Loans Questions
SoFi
Hi Terry I read the article printed on June 21, 2015. Sounds wonderful! I hope that some day my son...
Savings for a 8 and 9 year old – Best investment vehicle?
Hello, I would like to put $5,000 for each of my kids into some sort of an investment account. What...
savings bonds for grandchildren?
Instead of cash gifts for our grandchildren, we are considering savings bonds, in order to encourage them to save money....
Repay student loans from Bright Start 529 plan?
My son quit college and is now going into the military. I want to use his bright start money to...
Best Investment For Grandchildren
What is the best investment for my grandchildren?Iwant to get something started while they are young before I leave this...
College plan or saving plan for grandkids
What is the best plan for young grandkids?? Thant grandparents could afford...Thanks, Joan Terry Says: Here's what I would do. ...
College Loans co-signed
Terry, Could you recommend what type of attorney I could consult with regarding college loans? I am eligible to be...
refinancing student loans
Article in Hartford Courant June 21,2015 re refinancing student loans...Is there an expiration date? Or still in existence? Terry Says: ...
college funding
I enjoy listening to you on WGN. My children are an incoming college freshman and high school sophomore. We have...
Student loan – can’t pay full amount
Thank you Terry for your response to my student loan question. My loans are through Nelnet and I believe these...
Student Loan
Good morning Terry , I am in the process of repaying my loans. The loan company that I am with...
UTMA Account and College
Terry: In 1995, in the days before 529 plans were created, we established a college savings plan for our first-born...
529 Plans
If the child decides down the road not to attend college but pursue another avenue, what happens to the funds...
Utility Stock and a 529 Plan
Terry, My fiance's son will start college this fall as a freshman, out of state. His grandfather has utility stock,...
Refinancing of ParentPlus loans
Hello Ms. Savage, I read your recent Chicago Trib column on the refinancing of college loans, specifically ParentPlus loans. I...
Illinois College Bonds
28 years ago, my husband and I began purchasing Illinois College Bonds. They were purchased at various prices depending on...
Pre-paid college tution
HI Terry, I caught the last half of your answer on WGN this morning regarding pre-paid college tution. I was...
Student Loans: Using federal loans to pay off private loans
I am a recent graduate and I have secured a job as a teacher in a high need area. I...
student loan — 7 year rule??
need help is there a seven year rule that you do not have to pay your student loan Terry Says: ...
parent plus loans for students
I read your column in the Chicago Tribune on sunday, june 21st on 5 things to know about refinancing student...