What’s the best way to save for your children’s college educations? These articles discuss the cost of a college education, how to develop an effective college savings strategy, and how to find funding sources.
Real Estate Today With Tom Kelly
After my show was over, I jumped on the telephone to dial into my friend Tom Kelly's radio show, which airs in over 400 markets out of Seattle. We wer...
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – July 29, 2007
On this week's show, Ilyce talks with Ralph Roberts, an agent who has helped more than 10,000 buyers and sellers sell their home and has purchased, flipped or rented another 2,000 homes for his own portfolio. Ralph joins Ilyce to talk how to find a good foreclosure investment property and what mistakes not to make. Later, in the program, Ilyce spends a few minutes with Joe Hurley, founder of the SavingForCollege.com website and her favorite 529 college savings plan guru. All this and answers to your questions on this week's Ilyce Glink show.
Paying A Visit To The Bank
My sons, Alex and Michael, have been saving money since they were born. Alex is a born saver. That is, he really gets that it's about the long-term an...
Investment Strategies For Savings
When homeowners find themselves lucky enough to have extra money, what is the best investment route to take? Deciding what would be the best investment requires prioritizing. A second home, the stock market or Roth IRAs are only a few investment options.
College Scholarships
If you're looking for a scholarship, check out www.fastweb.com or www.finaid.org. Do not fall for what the College Board and FTC call "Scholarship Sca...
Real Estate Minute: Grandparents Help With Saving For College
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink Grandparents Help With Saving For College Original Air Date: July 3, 2006
Student Loan Websites
If you're looking to consolidate before July 1st, you might find these websites to be helpful: National Student Loan Data System www.nslds.ed.gov Si...
Use Federal Stafford Loans To Pay For College
When you're paying for college you'll likely have a combination of student loans, grants and scholarships. One type of student loan to consider is the federal Stafford loan. Banks issue federal Stafford loans in either subsidized or unsubsidized options. Learn about how Stafford loans work so you'll know how to pay for college.
Fund College With PLUS Loans
Paying for college may include a combination of student loans, grants and scholarships. In some cases, parents are willing to take out loans towards their children's college educations as well. Parents who want to borrow money to pay for college can take out PLUS loans, which begin accruing interest right away. In addition, the first payment toward a PLUS loan must occur within 60 days of the PLUS loan's disbursement.