How to Get College Credit When Planning to Attend College

To get credit prior to attending college or university, credits from Advance Placement courses from high school or taking CLEP tests may save a lot of time and money. But all institutions vary, so be sure to verify what and how many credits.

Can you transfer 529 B accounts from one state program to another?

So called 529 B College Savings plans are part of a program that allows people to save money for a child's college education and have the income from the savings grow tax free (that is free of Federal Income Taxes). 529b College Plans are similar...

Use Upromise to Build College Fund or Pay Down Sallie Mae Debt

When you do some research to check out the validity and value of Upromise, the idea that comes to me is similar to dieting: most work if you're willing to discipline yourself and follow the directions. That's the same with Upromise to me. If you...

Best Way To Save For College! Are you on the right track?

So you've been accepted to college and are SUPER excited to get going with the next phase of your life. Wait, there's only one problem, and it's a biggie. How in the world are you going to pay for it? That question can strike terror in the minds...

When Should Parents Start Saving for Their Child’s Education? It is Important to Start Early!

Saving for their child's education is an important consideration of all parents. Knowing where to start can be hard, but hopefully this guide will help you.

529 Plan Contribution Limits 2011

Contributions to a 529 plan are governed both by plan rules and IRS regulations. Here are the 2011 limits.

How to Save Money as a College Student

Many college students are, for lack of a more glorified term, broke. They are struggling to pay the outrageous costs of a higher education, and therefore cannot afford the simple commodities that many...

The Best Way to Save for College - Invest in Human Capital

“What is the best way to save for my kid’s college education?” is a question that comes up pretty frequently for someone in my field. Many advisers quickly answer this question with an explanation of the various college savings plans parents...

Affordable College Education

Invest In Your Children's Future With A 529 Savings Plan

Whitney Houston, the pop diva of the eighties, struck platinum with the hit song entitled" The Greatest Love Of All". The signature words of the song were, "I believe the children are our future, teach them...