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It’s Never Too Late to Start a 529 College Savings Plan

And take advantage of federal and state income tax benefits. By Anne Vaccaro Brady Like some of our friends and relatives, my husband and I used a 529 plan to save for our kids’ college education. The...

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News on College Admissions and College Life, Late Fall Edition

Tips on applying to college, transferring, prepping for FAFSA and more. By Anne Vaccaro Brady This roundup of articles and posts aims to help you and your high school or college student navigate the...

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Winter Break Guide for Parents of High School Seniors & College Freshmen

All you need to know about what to do and not do during the next few weeks. By Anne Vaccaro Brady The Winter Break often brings different expectations for parents and their teens. Unfortunately, if you...

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Your College Freshman is Coming Home for Spring Break Soon

Helping your teen and your family make the most of this time off.  By Anne Vaccaro Brady If your freshman is skipping the fun in the sun Spring Break and heading home instead, realize his expectations...

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Playing Catch Up with College Admissions

Sometimes you realize there was a kink in your planning. by Anne Vaccaro Brady Talking with one of my best friends the other day after she had just returned from an accepted students tour with her...

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Take Advantage of FAFSA Changes

An earlier filing date, easier access to your tax info and more.  By Anne Vaccaro Brady The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as FAFSA, is required by almost all colleges to...

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What to Do Now that College Acceptance Letters are Arriving

May 1 may seem a long way off, but there’s work to be done until then. A few short months (or weeks) ago, the stress level in your household maxed out as you worried whether your senior would ever...

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Paying for College

With college acceptances finally all in-hand, it’s time to figure out which of these schools your family can afford. For the majority of American families, paying for college is no easy task.  I don’t...

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What I’ve Learned as the Parent of a College Student

With my daughter set to graduate in a little more than a week and my son only two years behind her, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons this experience has taught me. If you thought high school went...

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College News for the Summer

Info on college searches, financial aid forecasting, essay writing and more. Whether you’re the parent of a high school senior or a college freshman, I’ve found some recent articles and posts that will...

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