College savings got a major upgrade with the recent passage of Secure Act 2.0. 529 plans, already a powerful tool for education funding, now offer even more flexibility and benefits for families planning for the future.
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Preparing for college while still in high school can be difficult for even the most academically-minded student. These days, you need to excel in the classroom, make sure you're involved in extracurricular activities, and enroll in challenging classes to impress a college admissions board. On top of that, the financial cost of higher education may add to what is already a stressful time in an ambitious student's life. Luckily, with a little preparation, you may be able to make applying for financial aid painless and stress-free. Read on to learn more.
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As fall arrives, millions of borrowers are resuming their monthly student loan payments. But unfortunately, students aren’t the only individuals with money on their mind. If you’re a student or graduate, it's crucial to be aware of online scammers looking to profit. Here are some strategies for protecting yourself and your finances.
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Remember when a college education was reasonably priced? In the past 20 years, the cost of college tuition for public universities has risen 165%. College students and their families have been taking on more and more debt, and they are taking longer to pay it off. Recent data bears this out. In 2021, 34% of adults aged 18 to 29 years have student loan debt, making them more than twice as likely as adults in any other age group to have student debt.1,2
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Gathering ingredients for a smart money management soufflé hasn't been easy. While you've secured a steady paycheck, opened a NextGen Checking Account, and whipped up a small savings cushion, you're still missing one key ingredient that could make your recipe fall flat - good credit. Without it, achieving your financial dreams might be tricky.
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While federal student loans payments are on hold, take time to put a strategy in place to pay off this debt faster.
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A college degree is an investment that has the potential to pay a lifetime of dividends. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections found workers with a college credential have lower unemployment rates and earn more money than those with only a high school diploma. But, the rising costs of tuition, books, and housing pose a problem for many would-be students.
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529 plans can be a great way to save for college, but they're not the only way. When you're investing for a major goal like education, it makes sense to be familiar with all of your options.
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When we are children, it’s one of the most common questions we are asked: what do we want to be when we grow up? But as we age, the bigger emphasis switches from far distance goals to the immediate future: what college do you want
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College is said to be the best time of our lives, but of course, fun often comes at a price. Though it’s always nice just hanging out in a friend’s dorm after a stressful exam or enjoying time off by catching up on sleep, going
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