October is the kickoff season for financial aid. That's when incoming and returning college students can start filing the Free...
College Planning
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...
NJ College Affordability Act Signed into Law: What You Need to Know
College may become more affordable for some individuals in New Jersey, now that Gov. Murphy signed the New Jersey College...
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...
How Will a Grandparent’s 529 Plan Impact Financial Aid on the FAFSA?
A reader of Ask NJ Money Help asked: I am a grandparent with a 529 plan for my grandchild. I understand that the parents owning the...
How to Use Your 529 Plan to Pay for Studying Abroad
Several of my clients have shared that their grandchildren are preparing to study abroad this coming school year, including colleges...
Should College-Bound Kids Have Their Own Credit Cards?
The hot, lazy days of summer may not be so lazy if you’re getting ready to send your child off to college. In addition to buying...