College Savings / Student Loans Questions

529 for grandkids

Terry, In your 12-20 Chicago tribune column, you said "don't start withdrawing until the junior year of college..". Why? I...

529s

Terry's column in 12/20/15 Hartford Courant, "5 things to know about FAFSA, financial aid, 529s" states "The FAFSA form asks...

Grandparent Custodian of UTMA, FAFSA impact?

I am a grandparent I have a custodial stock account for a grandchild. When filling out a FAFSA application does...

529 good?

I have a two year old and have a small 529 now for her but want to continue to invest...

FAFSA, financial aid and 529s

When I filed FAFSA it did not ask for both divorced parents income. I was just in court last week...

529 for grandkids

Is it better for us, the grandparents, to maintain 529s in ours and the grandkids' names OR give the money...

FAFSA for divorced parents

Terry, In your recent article "5 Things to know about FAFSA", you state "The FAFSA form ask for all income,...

College Savings

We have a college savings account through Hartford for my son. It is a custodial account with my husband as...

Rollovers/transfers from one 529 beneficiary to another

I am owner of several 529 education plan accounts for 8 grandchildren and great grandchildren. I have one grandchild who...

EE savings bonds

I purchased bonds years ago and they were not registered correctly so that my child cld use them for college....

529 college fund choice

Which 529 college fund do you recommend? Terry Says:  I always put my money where my mouth is!  So when...

College loans debt refinancing?

We have $100,000 in college loan debt. Where can we get the best interest to pay this off? Also, would...

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: ...

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