College

529 Day Puts College Savings in the Spotlight

Only 2 in 5 believe they are saving enough for college as more than 43 million Americans are…...

Balancing Retirement and College Savings

Here's how you should think about making sure you fund your retirement while also potentially saving for your kids' college education. The post Balancing Retirement and College Savings appeared first ...

15 College Degrees with the Highest Return on Investment

College is expensive, let alone picking the wrong degree and paying for it for the next 20 years. You’re told to follow your passion, but passion doesn’t make student loan payments. At som...

College Funding: Tackling the Myths

Okay, so who spread the rumor that savings are ‘bad, actually’ when thinking about college for kids? I’m aware that ... Read more...

15 Jobs That Pay $100K or More With An Associates Degree

Forget about spending four years in college just to end up broke and burned out. The truth is, a solid two-year degree can get you trained, hired, and earning real money faster than most traditional p...

College enrollment rebounds as students and employers shift priorities

Enrollment in colleges and other types of postsecondary education has bounced back to levels last seen in 2019 led by surging interest in certificate programs....

The College Degrees That Lead to the Highest Salaries Right Now 

Picking a degree is one of those decisions people make before they fully understand how money works. You’re told to follow your passion, get a diploma, and everything else will fall into place. ...

The Income Limit To Qualify For College Scholarships And Grants

If you’re a personal finance enthusiast with kids, you’ve probably wondered: at what household income level will colleges stop offering scholarships and grants (i.e., free money) to help y...

Is College Still Worth It? Degrees And Student Loans Are Expensive

We all know that college has become increasingly expensive. But is it still worth it? This breakdown isn’t about bashing college. It’s a straight look at what college has become and what i...

Thoughts on what to do with leftover funds

We have provided a stipend ($200)per month, to our grandson for auto costs and repairs. He is currently in his first year of college. We told him whatever amount he does not use will be placed in an a...

What Exercise, Meds, or Mindset Allows You To Stay Active Into Your 80s?

Yes, I (70m) am speaking to you! Fellow weekend warriors, former high school or college athletes, or recreational enthusiasts of tennis, golf, pickleball, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and walking...

Online Jobs for College Students: 15 Flexible Ways to Make Money from Anywhere

Online Jobs for College Students: 15 Flexible Ways to Make Money from Anywhere...

Is a University Retirement Community Right For You?

College students aren't the only ones getting an education. Retirement communities on college and university campuses are growing in popularity....

The price of college admission: How paying for higher ed can start long before getting in

From application fees to test prep and consultants, the expenses just to apply to college have some families dipping into education savings long before acceptance letters arrive....

The Sunday Best 04/13/2025

We often don’t realize how our past shapes our relationship with money. I remember a bus trip with college friends ... Read more...

20 Jobs That Pay $100K Without a Degree (And They’re Hiring Now)

Whoever told you a college degree is the only way to make six figures was lying. Sure, it’s the traditional path, but it’s not the only one. Plenty of careers pay serious money without fou...

35 Jobs That Pay for College Tuition in 2025

35 Jobs That Pay for College Tuition in 2025...

Driving A 28-Year-Old Beater Made Me Love My Car Again

While visiting my parents in Honolulu this past winter, I ended up driving my dad's 28-year-old beater for eight days. He bought that Toyota Avalon new in 1997—back when I was a college sophomor...

Retirement Events: Two National Shows Go Dark, But Horizons 2025 Emerges

While Wealth@wor(k) and the Broadridge Advisor 360 Summit are gone, The American College is…...

College Costs What You’re Willing to Pay

The eternal questions when it comes to education is whether it is worth paying more for an education at a more expensive institution. The post College Costs What You’re Willing to Pay appeared f...

Buying A House For Your College Student Could Be Better Than Renting

With dorm room costs rising faster than tuition, this is an option for families that can scrape up a down payment, find a manageable mortgage and maintain the property....

School rules: College savings can help fund your retirement

2024 brings the option to roll money from a 529 college savings plan into a Roth IRA. Check out the requirements and when this could make sense for you....

The Biggest Financial Misconception About Applying To College

After speaking to dozens of parents, a principal a couple of times, and a financial aid officer, I've determined the biggest financial misconception about applying to college is that you have to be po...

Changes in annual spend with children, college and beyond

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5 Contract Topics Every Physician Needs to Review

You finally made it. College, med school, residency, and fellowship, and now you have an offer for your first “real” ... Read more...

Alicia Munnell to Step Down as Center for Retirement Research Director

Deputy Director to Assume Role, Backed by Veteran Research Team Alicia H. Munnell, the founding director of the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College (CRR), has announced that she will step...

Phase 1: Powerful Strategies to Earn College Credits While Homeschooling

You don’t know what you don’t know. That’s the case with a lot of things in life. That’s why knowledge is power. Knowing that something is even possible to do gives you the upp...

What To Consider When Picking A College – Parent Edition

Are you going to college or is your kid going to college? Serious question. Let’s be honest. Many parents live ... Read more...

Balancing Passion And Pragmatism: An Ikigai Approach To College And Career Choices

"Follow your passions" may be well-intentioned guidance, but it's insufficient. Ikigai provides a fourfold framework for making college and career decisions....

Long-ago Federal Benefit for Boomers in College Paid Off

In the late 1960s and 1970s, the U.S. Social Security Administration subsidized college expenses for young adults with deceased, disabled or retired parents who were receiving dependent benefits. The ...

When To Stop Contributing To A 529 Plan To Fully Fund College

Everyone with children should contribute to a 529 plan. It is a tax-efficient way to save for college since none of the gains are taxable if used for approved college expenses. Today, it costs about $...

7 Ways For High Income Families To Pay For College

As a physician, you’ve likely spent years paying off your student loans. Now, with your children’s education on the horizon, ... Read more...

Protecting Your Grandkids’ Future: Tips for Saving Money for College

Planning for your grandchildren’s future is important. As grandparents, few things bring more joy than seeing our grandchildren thrive and succeed. One way to invest in their future and provide ...

9 Remote Side Hustles for College Students [$5k Per Month]

As a college student, balancing academics with in-person roles is challenging. Between coordinating schedules and commuting to work, it can quickly become quite unpleasant. With the rise of remote wor...

Center for Retirement Research Partners with UMass Boston

To bring a broader perspective to issues affecting retirement and aging, the Center for Retirement Research (CRR) at Boston College is working with the Gerontology Institute and other researchers at t...

How to Avoid Debt in College: Your Financial Freedom Starts Here

Heading off to college? Buckle up because it's not just about academics and making new friends—it's also a crash course in managing your finances. Learning how to dodge debt can lead you to fina...

How to Earn Money as a College Student

As you navigate through your college years, balancing academics and finances becomes a crucial aspect of student life. While managing expenses is essential, finding ways to earn money while you study ...

4 Pillars for High-Income Families Paying for College

By Dr. Jim Dahle, WCI Founder By virtue of their high income, a physician's family situation is likely to differ significantly from that of the average student's family. Average students and parents w...

How To Pay For Your Children's College Even After Being Laid Off

There are strategies to keep your kids in school. Start by having a frank talk with your financial aid officer....

When Flying Toward Retirement, Secure Your Own Mask First

Parents often feel compelled to help their kids pay for college, but when that could result in you moving in with them later, you should put your savings first....

6 High Paying Remote Jobs with No Degree

Back in the day, a college degree was essential to landing a high-paying role. But in today's increasingly digital world, this idea is outdated. Many of the skills learned in college can now be obtain...

Americans’ Retirement Literacy Is Lacking, And It Matters

The American College of Financial Services' fourth Retirement Income Literacy Study finds that older Americans lack actionable retirement knowledge....

$10-$50/hr Remote Tutoring Jobs that don't Require a Degree

There are tons of places where people can start earning extra cash by tutoring online, even if they don't have a college degree. What's great is that a lot of these companies let you teach right from ...