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Which Class Level For 529 College Savings Plan?

External Contributor — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:30:07 +0000

I am putting money in a 529 college savings plan for my infants. My financial adviser suggests we put our money in a Class C mutual fund. I remember reading somewhere that Class A is the better way to go. I don’t really know what is the difference and what advantage one has over the other. Will anyone be kind enough to educate me?

Would It Be Smart To Open A High Yield Savings Account As A College Student?

External Contributor — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:26:25 +0000

My parents are paying my tuition so unfortunately I can’t put my school loans in it to accrue interest however would it be worth it to put the money I have now into an account?

Does Having A 529 College Savings Plan Disqualify You From Getting Federal Aid?

External Contributor — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:25:53 +0000

What is the point of saving for college for your children if it disqualifies them from getting govt aid. The amount you save (say $40,000) isn’t going to cover all of their expenses for a 4 yr public program in 2017.
Please enlighten me, does having a 529 account disqualify you from getting federal aid. If not, whats the least and max amount I can have
in the account (% wise) without it interfering with federal aid.

Is There An Online 529 College Savings Plan In Order To Avoid Fees?

External Contributor — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:29:19 +0000

I’m feeling the 529 is the way to go, but I don’t want to use our state program in the event they don’t go to school in the US (am I correct in the understanding the 529 money can be used for out of the country schooling, but not if you do it through your state)? Wanting to avoid big fees and to be able to do it through Ameritrade or a similar outfit. Advice?

Have Any Of You Bought Or Sold A Home Through Upromise To Get The 1% College Savings?

External Contributor — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:38:00 +0000

How did it work? I know the three realty agencies to choose from are Coldwell Banker, ERA, and Century 21… But do you get to choose which specific realtor you want to work with? And do you automatically get 1% of the sale price, (up to $3,000) deposited into your upromise account, or is it just whatever that particular agent offers, up to 1%?

How Do I Start Learning About Investments And College Savings??

External Contributor — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:30:16 +0000

want a place to start learning the basics of investing for retirement and for college ?? How & where do i start?? Are 529′s better or the MET’s better??? Please help??

Will The Irs Tax Me If I Take Out Money From A College Savings Account To Buy A Car?

External Contributor — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:45:09 +0000

I think the rules are that the money can only be used for college but im having trouble finding information online that states whether or not transportation(buying a car to drive to and from college) counts.
also i live with my parents

Im In My First Year Of College And Want To Buy Us Savings Bonds How Do I Purchase Them?

External Contributor — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:39:09 +0000

I have a purchase form from my employer, but I do not know were to turn it in.

What Will College Tax Do If I Have No Job And Have Very Little Money In Savings?

External Contributor — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:28:45 +0000

I mean how much will I have to pay for taxes, and or how do college taxes work?

Where Does A Middle Class Family With No Savings Get Money For College?

External Contributor — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:35:11 +0000

FASFA says no government help for the working middle class – so my kids get to graduate college $50-60k in debt.
Is there anyway to catch a break on college tuition costs for working class families? UIC is up to $20k per year – how do people pay that without taking out a second morgage?