Tag: Financial Aid
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When Should New Parents Start Planning for their Kid’s Education?
As a parent, your responsibilities begin the day you hear the good news of your child’s arrival. Right from finding the best clothes, books, and toys to more significant decisions such as picking a good school, all of these aspects together constitute a part of your journey as new parents. However, while most new parents ... -
Tips to Adapt Your Education Planning in The Pandemic Era
In an interview to Forbes Magazine, Dave Ressner, a wealth advisor and education planning specialist revealed that in a survey taken in March 2020, 36% of college presidents were convinced that this academic year was going to be ‘disrupted in some way.’ The world has taken a very different route in the last couple of ... -
The Effect of a 529 Plan on Financial Aid
Many parents establish a 529 savings account for their children’s future higher education. However, there is a notable concern associated with it. A 529 account can have an adverse effect on a student’s eligibility for need-based federal financial aid. These implications primarily depend on two factors: Ownership of the account Distributions and withdrawals A comprehensive ...