by cbrgadmin | Nov 9, 2021 | 529 plans, College Savings
The recent pandemic brought about a whirlwind of legislation changes. Many of these changes were proposed to help Americans, young and old, cope with the financial distress that has come with COVID-19. Paying for college is one aspect of finance that is always...
by cbrgadmin | Oct 28, 2020 | College Savings
The average price of a college education is consistently rising. State schools are consistently less expensive by about 72%, but even an elite school like Harvard offers close to 52% in need-based grants. New parents often search for the best way to start a college...
by cbrgadmin | Mar 10, 2020 | College Savings
529 plans help offset the cost of college tuition with tax-advantaged savings. However, only about 30% of Americans know that 529 plans are effective tools for saving for college. Many of those who do know about them fail to take full advantage of what they can offer...
by cbrgadmin | Aug 21, 2018 | College Savings
Divorce is never a pleasant subject, even in the most amicable of cases. No matter what your relationship may be, it can be deeply uncomfortable having to work with your ex for any length of time. However, planning for your children’s college requires a level of...
by cbrgadmin | May 8, 2018 | College preparations, College Savings, College students, College work study, Job search
College students, wishing to reduce their student loan burden, often turn to part-time jobs to supplement their income during their schooling. For many college-bound students, working during school is less of an option and more of a financial necessity. Fortunately,...
by cbrgadmin | Apr 24, 2018 | College Savings, CSS, FAFSA, Financial aid
A college education is one of the most valuable investments you can make. However, the cost of getting the necessary education is often a limiting factor for many students. The average cost of tuition for the 2017-2018 school year was $34,710 for private colleges,...