I have 5 kids and can't pay for their college. I decided not to do a 529 plan, and here's how we are helping them out instead.Choosing UTMA custodial accounts over 529 plans helps families invest in a child's education more flexibly and teaches financial responsibility.
4 Situations Where It Doesn't Make Sense to Open a 529 Education Savings AccountA 529 plan offers tax-free savings for education but may not be right for every child depending on their future plans.
I have 5 kids and can't pay for their college. I decided not to do a 529 plan, and here's how we are helping them out instead.Choosing UTMA custodial accounts over 529 plans helps families invest in a child's education more flexibly and teaches financial responsibility.
4 Situations Where It Doesn't Make Sense to Open a 529 Education Savings AccountA 529 plan offers tax-free savings for education but may not be right for every child depending on their future plans.
I can afford my daughter's college tuition, but I'm having her take out student loans. I want her to be financially independent.Deciding to not give her daughter the college fund aims to encourage financial independence through student loans.
Borrowing money from your home to pay for your child's collegeHome equity loans and HELOCs are viable options for funding college costs, but they come with significant risks that should be carefully considered.
We have 5 kids and live on my husband's public school salary. We have no way of saving for their college education.The family cannot afford to pay for children's college but encourages them to find creative funding options.Parents believe in the benefits of self-funding education despite challenges.
California extends FAFSA application period. Here's when it's due, and available resourcesFAFSA priority deadline extended for California students.Assembly Bill 1887 signed by Gov. Newsom allows extension for FAFSA completion.
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