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7 things you may not know about student loan repayment

Posted: 2015-06-17. By: Kathryn Flynn

If you're one of the 40 million Americans who currently have an outstanding student loan, click through this slideshow to see seven important facts about how repayments work.

8 Tips on How to Make Student Loans Work for You

Posted: 2015-06-15. By: Joe DePaulo

How do I pay for college?

How much can parents really save for college by giving up Starbucks?

Posted: 2015-06-12. By: Kathryn Flynn

Giving up five trips to Starbucks and one meal out per week you could save enough to cover a full year of private school tuition in 18 years.

Is it a mistake not to hire a financial planner?

Posted: 2015-06-10. By: Kathryn Flynn

When it comes to planning and saving for college, some families prefer to endure the journey alone, but others are willing to pay for professional guidance. DIY college planning may work for some, but here are 6 things you might be missing out on by not utilizing a financial professional.

[INFOGRAPHIC] Top Misconceptions About College Savings: Do You Know the Answers?

Posted: 2015-06-10. By: Kathryn Flynn

Our annual survey revealed that many families are still confused about how 529 plans work. Learn about the biggest misconceptions.

Is Online College a Cheaper Option for Your High School Grad?

Posted: 2015-06-09. By: Ryan Hickey

If the coming months include college for your son or daughter, you're likely facing the dilemma of how to pay some steep tuition costs.

Can 529 savings be used to pay for summer courses?

Posted: 2015-06-04. By: Kathryn Flynn

Taking summer courses is a great way for students to get ahead and possibly graduate sooner. And yes, you can pay for most summer classes with 529 savings and still maximize tax benefits. Here are a few things to consider:

10 expert savings tips to make the most of summer

Posted: 2015-06-02. By: Kathryn Flynn

Now that summer's finally here, are you planning a busy and fun-filled next few months for your family? Here are 10 tips from the experts to help you plan for a memorable summer without draining your bank account

529 Day Webcast Recap

Posted: 2015-05-29. By: Kathryn Flynn

Did you miss our 529 Day live Q&A webinar? Here's a recap of all the great college savings topics that were covered.

Is your child headed for the Ivy League?

Posted: 2015-05-29. By: Kathryn Flynn

Tens of thousands of students from all over the world apply to Ivy League schools each year. Take this quiz to see if your child is on track.

10 things you need to know about getting scholarships

Posted: 2015-05-27. By: Ashley Hill

When students are searching for scholarships, they must keep the following 10 things in mind to save time and reduce frustration.

It Pays to Start Saving: 5 Ways to Get Started Now

Posted: 2015-05-25. By: Keith Bernhardt, vice president of college planning at Fidelity

Saving 100% of what you need for college may be difficult, any savings will open options and reduce the need to take on student debt.

The 10 states with the fastest rising college tuition

Posted: 2015-05-20. By: Kathryn Flynn

Tuition prices have been rising across the country, but some states have experienced sharper increases than others. If you're planning to send your child to one of the following ten states, you might want to consider increasing your 529 plan contributions.

529 Day Webcast - Meet the experts

Posted: 2015-05-19. By: Kathryn Flynn

Don't miss our 529 Day Webcast taking place on May 29th! Learn more about the panel of leading industry experts who will be answering your college savings questions.

Top ten direct-sold 529 plans*

Posted: 2015-05-19. By: Kathryn Flynn

The highly-anticipated Savingforcollege.com 529 plan rankings are here! This slideshow features our most recent top ten list of direct-sold 529 plans for one-year investment performance. *One-year performance rankings as of 03/31/15

Ask an Expert: Should I still use a 529 plan to save if I am unsure of my child's higher education plans?

Posted: 2015-05-18. By: Marguerita Cheng

Parents often delay opening a 529 account because of uncertainty regarding their child's plans for higher education. Marguerita Cheng of Blue Ocean Global Wealth explains how parents can still benefit from 529 plans even if their child doesn't end up needing the funds.

2015 one-year top performing direct plans Q1

Posted: 2015-05-15.

Savingforcollege.com ranks the one-year investment performance of direct-sold 529 plans as of March 31, 2015.

2015 plan performance rankings Q1

Posted: 2015-05-15.

Savingforcollege.com's Q1 529 performance rankings analyze one, three, five, and ten year investment performance as of March 31, 2015 and rank 529 savings plans from best to worst.

5 groovy college lessons from Mad Men

Posted: 2015-05-14. By: Kathryn Flynn

AMC's hit period-drama 'Mad Men' is coming to an end! For a fun twist before the finale, take a look at this list of lessons that can be learned about saving for college from our favorite Mad Men characters.

Just who is Joe Hurley anyway?

Posted: 2015-05-14. By: Kathryn Flynn

And how does he know so much about 529 plans?