Student loans: Borrowing today for a brighter future
Now that your loved one is off to school, it’s time to begin paying the tuition and other related expenses. We have a number of tax-advantaged strategies you can consider to help with the high cost of college. Skyrocketing costs of higher education prompt many college students and their parents to borrow money today as […]
Scholarships and gifts help ease the cost of college
Now that your loved one is off to school, it’s time to begin paying the tuition and other related expenses. We have a number of tax-advantaged strategies you can consider to help with the high cost of college. Many students apply for a variety of scholarships – whether athletic, academic or needs-based – and most […]
Education savings accounts help you plan now for tomorrow
Whether your loved one is just beginning his or her educational journey or they are planning to enroll in college in the next year or two, it’s never too early to begin the planning process to fund those future college costs – or to pay for those current or imminent college bills. We have outlined […]
Why 529 plans can help prepare for the near and distant future
The cost of education continues to climb to the point where many parents and students simply acknowledge they will need to take out significant loans in pursuit of a diploma or degree. By planning early, parents and grandparents can help eliminate, or significantly decrease, the need to be saddled with debt before they even get […]
What’s in the Covid relief bill: Tax extenders
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 includes a number of provisions beneficial to individuals and business owners, particularly in light of ongoing economic turmoil in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to the extension of the Paycheck Protection Program, direct payments and other tax provisions, the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act […]
Cash gifts a good way to say ‘well done’ this school year
This school year has been like no other. Students, teachers and parents have all been tested, and graduating seniors have perhaps made the biggest sacrifice by not being able to participate in commencement ceremonies. You may want to show your extra appreciation and admiration for their hard work and congratulations on a job well-done by […]
SECURE Act brings changes to retirement plans, kiddie tax and more
Congress recently passed, and the President signed into law, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act), landmark legislation that may affect how you plan for your retirement. Many of the provisions go into effect in 2020, which means now is the time to consider how these new rules may affect your […]
Education tax credits can help with rising cost of college
A new school year has begun, which makes it a good time to think about how you may be able to save some money by taking advantage of some available tax credits. It’s no secret that cost of higher education is climbing ever higher. According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and […]
Families with college students may save tax on their 2017 returns with one of these breaks
Whether you had a child in college (or graduate school) last year or were a student yourself, you may be eligible for some valuable tax breaks on your 2017 return. One such break that had expired Dec. 31, 2016, was just extended under the recently passed Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018: the tuition and fees […]
It’s now easier to look to IRA for college expenses
Imagine buying a new car every year for four – or five or six – years. At a cost of nearly $25,000 per year, that’s exactly what it’s like paying for a child’s college education. According to Collegedata.com, the College Board reports that a moderate college budget for an in-state public college during the 2016-17 […]
