The U.S. Department of Education has designated February as Financial Aid Awareness Month, and this year there's a lot to talk about....
College Planning
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...
Can These Student Loans be Forgiven?
A reader of Ask NJ Money Help asked: I’m trying to help a 44-year-old who has more than $140,000 in student loans. She is currently...