Tag: Paying for College

529 Plans

529s – You Have More Options Now

Thanks to legislation enacted over the past 5 years, our rating of a 529 has received a boost. The beauty of a 529 plan has always been the tax-deferred growth and the potential tax-free withdrawals for college. But…. Prior to 2017, this savings vehicle was pretty straight forward. You could use the funds for qualified…
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August 9, 2023 0
College

College Funding in 2020

Paying for college tuition can be a daunting task: for the 2019-2020 school academic year, the average cost of attendance for private colleges and public colleges is $53,980 and $26,590 respectively.1 Among those who borrow, the average debt at graduation is $25,921.2 Luckily, there are some unique ways to fund college that can help you…
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November 17, 2020 0

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