Health Savings Accounts One of the most under-used tax benefits workers are eligible for is the Health Savings Account, or HSA. It...
College Planning
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Student Loan Cancellation; Payments to Resume
Three important developments occurred recently in the world of federal student loans: the U.S. Supreme Court blocked an executive...
7 Things You May Not Know About 529 Plans
One of the best ways to save for college for your children or grandchildren is through a 529 college savings plan. 529 Plans have...
NJBEST College Savings Plans May Make College More Affordable
The New Jersey College Affordability Act may make college more affordable for some individuals in New Jersey. Here’s how it works. To...
FAFSA Opens on October 1
October is the kickoff season for financial aid. That's when incoming and returning college students can start filing the Free...
What You Need to Know About Student Loan Forgiveness and Delayed Repayment Schedules
On August 24, 2022, just a few days before federal student loan repayment was set to resume, President Biden announced a plan for...
May 29 is 529 Plan Day
The college savings industry recognizes May 29 (5/29) as 529 Plan Day nationally. The day highlights the importance of these...
Know the Rules Before Making 529 Plan Withdrawals
Congratulations. Your son or daughter has been accepted to college, and now you get to pay (some of) the bill. That’s a lot easier if...
Student Loan Payment Pause Extended
On August 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education announced an extension of the pause on federal student loan payments to January...
The ABCs of 529 Plans
529 plans are tax-advantaged education savings vehicles and one of the most popular ways to save for education today. Much like the...
Financial Aid Changes on the Horizon
The U.S. Department of Education has designated February as Financial Aid Awareness Month, and this year there's a lot to talk about....
How Your 529 Plan Can Help Your Grade School Kids
If you own a 529 College Savings Plan and need to fund private elementary and high school tuition costs, keep reading. In 2020, many...