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For College Savings, 529 Plans Are Hard to Beat

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on November 27th, 2019

For College Savings, 529 Plans Are Hard to Beat

Raising kids is hard enough, so why not make things easier for yourself when it comes to saving for college?

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What's New in the College World?

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on July 17th, 2019

What's New in the College World?

If you're the parent or grandparent of a current or prospective college student, you might be interested to learn what's new in the world of higher education.

Higher college costs

For the 2018-2019 school year, average costs for tuition, fees, room, and board were:

$21,370 at public colleges (in-state)

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College Saving: How Does a 529 Plan Compare to a Roth IRA?

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on February 20th, 2018

College Saving: How Does a 529 Plan Compare to a Roth IRA?

529 plans were created 22 years ago, in 1996, to give people a tax-advantaged way to save for college. Roth IRAs were created a year later, in 1997, to give people a tax-advantaged way to save for retirement. But a funny thing happened along the way — some parents adapted the Roth IRA as a college savings tool.

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Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: 529 Plans Expanded

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on February 1st, 2018

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: 529 Plans Expanded

In December 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a sweeping $1.5 trillion tax-cut package, became law.

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College Board Released 2017-2018 College Cost Data

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on November 28th, 2017

College Board Releases 2017-2018 College Cost Data

The College Board has released college cost data for the 2017-2018 school year in its annual Trends in College Pricing report. Here are the highlights:

Public colleges (in-state students):

--Tuition and fees increased an average of 3.1% to $9,970

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How much money should a family borrow for college?

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on October 31st, 2017

How much money should a family borrow for college?

There is no magic formula to determine how much you or your child should borrow to pay for college. But there is such a thing as borrowing too much. How much is too much?

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How can families trim college costs?

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on October 18th, 2017

How can families trim college costs?

Trimming college costs up front can help families avoid excessive college borrowing and the burdensome student loan payments that come with it. Here are some ideas.

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Paying for College - Should You Use Your IRA Funds?

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on August 23rd, 2017

Paying for College – Should You Use Your IRA Funds?

It’s back to school time and the costs for college are quickly mounting. Where is the money going to come from? Many times individuals look to their retirement funds to pay higher education expenses. Can this be done and is it a smart move?

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Five Common Financial Aid Myths

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on August 17th, 2017

Five Common Financial Aid Myths

With some private colleges now crossing the once unthinkable $70,000-per-year mark in the 2017/2018 school year, and higher costs at public colleges, too, financial aid is essential for many families. How much do you know about this important piece of the college financing puzzle? Consider these financial aid myths.

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Kickstart Your College Fund With A 529 Plan

Submitted by Madison Planning Group on July 19th, 2017

Kickstart Your College Fund with a 529 Plan

If you're looking to save money for college, one option to consider is a 529 college savings plan. Created over 20 years ago and named after the section of the tax code that governs them, 529 plans offer a unique combination of features that have made them the 401(k)s of the college savings world.

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