When opening up a 529 plan to save and invest money for college, you have several investment options available. In this article, we’ll take a look at typical 529 plan investment options, your choices and their potential benefits, and how your investments will work once you’ve chosen them.
THCC Episode 164 – Semester at Sea
Semester at Sea is an accredited study-abroad program for college students, which takes place on a ship, MV World Odyssey. Students visit eight to 10 countries over a span of 100 to 105 days while they take classes aboard the ship as well as in the field, and gain invaluable experiences and a global perspective. On my podcast, I spoke with Scott Marshall, CEO of Semester at Sea, to talk about this fascinating program, how it works, and what if offers students. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 163 – The College Wellness Guide
Planning for college and succeeding once you’re enrolled isn’t just about academics. It’s also about your physical, mental and social health. And that means finding the right school, developing the right habits, and taking advantage of the right resources to ensure your personal wellness. In my interview with Casey Barneson, a high school counselor and author of The College Wellness Guide, we talked about what students should do to ensure their well-being in college and how parents can help them along the way. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 162 – Getting Into Law School
Students interested in attending law school should start preparing and learning about the process as early as possible, even before they apply to an undergraduate college. In my podcast interview with Sydney Montgomery, a leading consultant and expert on law school admissions and legal careers, we talked about what students should know and what they should do to prepare and apply for law school and maximize their chances of success. Listen Now…
10 Strategies to Improve Your Child’s Scholarship Chances
Everyone loves the idea of free money for college, and scholarships are a great way to get it. But you also need to use the right strategies to increase your chances of success. Here are the 10 ways students and their families can improve their chances of getting need-based, merit-based and other types of scholarships.
529 College Savings Plans: A Quick Introduction
If you’re a parent who wants to help your child or children pay for college, you probably want to maximize how much you can save and contribute toward their tuition and expenses. Here’s how you can do it with a 529 savings plan, which is one of the most popular ways for families to maximize their college savings.
