By Mary Greene on March 6, 2010
At this time in history, adults with college-age kids are likely struggling with more than simply meeting tuition costs. High unemployment, home values that are tanking and dwindling retirement funds round off the ugly equation that is today’s economy. Even universities and online colleges are feeling the pinch as their scholarship endowment funds take a hit. As a student, you can help make ends meet. Below are some tips to get started:
By Vanessa Mchooley on February 8, 2010
Parent Loans or Student Loans – what is going to be best for my child?
By Matthew Russell on May 20, 2009
Legislation over the past ten years has brought about numerous savings and funding opportunities for members of the military and their families. These options, along with other programs already available, have made the daunting task of saving for college much more attainable for our military members.
The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is the nation’s largest and most influential association of military officers. It is an independent, nonprofit, politically nonpartisan organization. Through MOAA’s website (www.moaa.org) you will be able to find information on the vast offerings of their services and benefits. One such area of assistance is with college …
Hope Credit
Lifetime Learning Credit
Amount of Credit
Up to $1,800 credit per eligible student 1
Up to $2,000 credit per return
When Available
Available ONLY until the first 2 years of post- secondary education are completed.1
Available for all years of post-secondary education and for courses to acquire or improve job skills.
Educational Pursuit
Student must be pursuing an undergraduate degree or other recognized education credential.
Student does not need to be pursuing a degree or other …
By Matthew Russell on May 15, 2009
Loyalty programs, also known as affinity programs, provide a rebate to the consumer in exchange for shopping at particular retailers or purchasing particular products or services.
Typically, such programs do not require you to show a membership card to get the rebates. Instead, you register your credit cards with them and they track the purchases you make at participating merchants using the cards. You can also earn rebates by shopping online through the company web sites. This makes the programs a painless way to earn a little extra money for college.
Affinity programs with a college savings emphasis include:
BabyCenter
BabyMint
FutureTrust…
