The new year is here for college students! If you’re a freshman, getting adjusted to your new life may feel overwhelming. But with new beginnings come new opportunities, like getting smart about your finances now to build up your wealth in the...
College is expensive. With student loans rivaling mortgages, it’s easy to see why it’s a big subject of discussion. Tuition, fees, books, housing, food, and the costs of attending universities are on the rise. My own alma mater, Carnegie Mellon...
Now that you’re in summer-time bliss on break from college you may be dreaming of sleeping in late for a few months until fall, but summer may be a great opportunity to get ahead and take a course or two....
Going back to school, whether to start a degree, finish up one from years ago, or pursue an advanced degree can be both rewarding and stressful. Working on papers, handling work assignments, and/or taking care of family can be a...
You’ve been saving money for college since junior was a baby, and now he’s going off to college. That’s wonderful, but before you withdraw funds from your 529 plan to pay college expenses, there are a few things you should...
With the cost of education on the rise, you’ll be glad to know that education credits and deductions may help offset some of that cost. Whether you’re a student or parent of a student, with this calculator, you’ll be able...
The cost of education keeps going up, with no end in sight. If you are caught in that vortex, you’ll be happy to know that there are education tax deductions and credits that can help offset the costs of education....
So you’ve made the decision to go back to school, and now you’ve got to figure out the finances. Time to find out what’s tax deductible and what kinds of tax benefits are available to you. No need to panic,...
There are several advantages of going to college, whether it’s you, your spouse, or your children. One of the more immediate financial benefits actually involves your taxes. Did you know that there are plenty of education tax credits and deductions that can help you lower your...
IRS Update 2/8: Good News for your Valentine’s day and your tax refund! The IRS announced today that they are now able to process tax returns that contain form 8863 with Education Credits beginning February 14th. Form 8863 is used...
The new year is here for college students! If you’re a freshman, getting adjusted to your new life may feel overwhelming. But with new beginnings come new opportunities, like getting smart about your finances now to build up your wealth in the... 
