On Monday, I launched a new series on the best ways to save for college. We explored 529 college savings plans, concluding that when you carefully compare fees and state benefits, you can really score with a college savings plan. Today we are looking at the other type of 529 Plan -- the prepaid tuition plan. (By the way, if you want to know why there are two different plans, … [Read more...] about The Best Way to Save for College: 529 Prepaid Plans
Saving for College
5 Places to Buy Textbooks Without Breaking the Bank
by Mara Strom With the first day of college right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about all those beginning of semester start-up costs. Are you trying to stretch your scholarship dollars? Or make your work-study money go as far as possible? Over the next few Mondays at the Financial Aid Finder, I'm going to focus on some frugal(ish) ways to save money and … [Read more...] about 5 Places to Buy Textbooks Without Breaking the Bank
Top 7 Financial Aid Mistakes Students Make
Most of the time I come here and talk about what you should do to get financial aid…Gentle reminders about filing before the FAFSA deadline, applying for as many scholarships as you can, and picking the right student loan to cover the gap. Well, today, I'm going to be a little more ruthless. I'm going to tell you what NOT to do -- under any circumstances -- if you want … [Read more...] about Top 7 Financial Aid Mistakes Students Make