College Forecast: Skepticism Toward Higher Education Rises

By Mark Fissel
Posted on October 31st, 2023

A notable shift in public opinion over the past decade about the value of a college degree may portend a reckoning for the higher education […]

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How Much Should a Family Borrow for College?

By Mark Fissel
Posted on April 3rd, 2023

There is no magic formula to determine how much you or your child should borrow for college. But how much is too much? Starting Salary […]

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Are You Eligible for Any of These College-Related Federal Tax Benefits?

By Mark Fissel
Posted on February 27th, 2023

College students and parents deserve all the help they can get when paying for college or repaying student loans. If you’re in this situation, here […]

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Inflation Upside?

By Anne Zavaglia
Posted on October 4th, 2022

With inflation at a 40-year high, it may feel like doom and gloom.  Markets are down from their January peak, costs have soared especially for […]

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FAFSA Opens on October 1

By Mark Fissel
Posted on September 27th, 2022

For those with children attending college next year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2023-2024 school year opens on October 1, […]

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Building Blocks for Financing College with Less Debt

By Mark Fissel
Posted on December 17th, 2021

Financing a college education with the least amount of debt involves putting together a variety of resources in the most favorable way for your family. […]

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Grandparent 529 Plans Get a Boost Under New FAFSA Rules

By Mark Fissel
Posted on August 24th, 2021

529 plans are a favored way to save for college due to the tax benefits and other advantages they offer when funds are used to […]

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