College Planning

Investing for College 529 Plans
Picking the Right 529 Plan
By Aleksandra Todorova
Not all 529 college savings plans are good deals. Here's how to find one that earns an A.

College Worksheets

How Much Should You Save?
Our worksheet tells parents how much they need to sock away in their 529 plans each month.
The 529 College-Savings-Plan Estimator
Compare how your college fund will grow in a taxable account vs. a tax-free 529 college-savings plan.
How Much Aid Can You Expect?
Walk, for a moment, in the shoes of a financial aid officer and find out just how much he (or she) might dole out for your child's application.
Grade Your 529 Plan
You've got more than 80 plans to choose from. Which one is the best? Our calculator will tell you.

Financial Aid

Student Loans Demystified
In order to get a student loan, you first need to talk the talk. From the basics of Stafford to PLUS loans, we'll have you sounding like a pro.
Comparing Financial Aid Offers
Not all financial aid packages are alike. Here's how to figure out if the offer is as good (or bad) as it looks.
10 Things College Financial Aid Offices Won't Tell You
Don't let their lack of candor keep you from tapping into the billions that will be given out in aid this year.

Investing for College

The College-Savings Superpage
What's the difference between an UGMA and a Coverdell Education Savings Account? Should you go with a 529 college savings plan or a prepaid tuition plan? Here's a review of your college planning options.
Free Money
Your child may be eligible for a scholarship, even if she isn't a brainiac or star athlete. Here's how.
When the College Savings Account Falls Short
Parents are struggling to keep up with soaring college costs. Here are some strategies that can help.

529 Plans

College Savings Without the Tax Bite
Confused by 529 plans? Here's everything you need to know.
Private-School Tuition, for Cheap
The Independent 529 Plan lets you pay future tuition bills at today's prices.
Are 529 Plans Obsolete?
Section 529 plans have been getting a lot of heat lately, but here's why they're still the best way for most families to save.

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