Why College Students Need Estate Planning
I have a client who several years ago got one of those phone calls no parent ever wants to get. Her daughter, Susie, was a freshman at a college in upstate New York after having graduated in the top 10%…
5 Smart Ways to Help Your Grandchildren Pay for College
In a previous article, we discussed 529 plans as a way to help contribute toward college tuition. In this article, we provide some food for thought before you help pay for your loved one’s educational costs.
Help Your Grandchildren Pay for College: 529 Plans
Many seniors who want to help their children and grandchildren ask, “How can I help my grandkids pay for college?”
Helping pay for college can alleviate a lot of stress that a grandchild or the parents of a grandchild may be feeling. It also makes the grandchildren happy and gives them the educational tools to forge a career and support themselves for the rest of their lives. This gift is one that many grandparents are not only happy to give, but look forward to.
College Checklist: Important Legal Documents to Prepare
When sending your child to college, expect the best, but plan for the worst. As parents, we spend so much time ensuring our children have all the supplies they need when going off to college: the extra-long sheets, the microwave,…