All Posts Tagged With: "college savings"

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Sallie Mae (NYSE: SLM) Announces New Savings Account Interest Rates

May 10th, 2010 • • 1 comment • Related • Filed Under • by Debbie 
Sallie Mae (NYSE: SLM) is now helping people with savings whether for college or other goals with increased savings account interest rates. They are currently among the highest rates nationwide. According to national research conducted by Sallie Mae and Gallup, 59% of parents are saving for college through a combination of savings accounts, money market [...]
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Better Than Barbie: Saving for Your Child’s Future Education

November 29th, 2008 • • 3 comments • Related • Filed Under • by Debbie 
Despite a weakened economy, the roadways near the shopping malls were absolutely packed on Black Friday 2008.  Children should have a few gifts to open this holiday season, but I’ve discovered a new way to give gifts that is way better than giving the latest Barbie, Elmo or Monster Truck toy…  it’s the gift of [...]
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5 Ways to Be Frugal in College

August 29th, 2008 • • Comments Off • Related • Filed Under • by tisha 
Lots of college graduates know what it’s like to exist on ramen noodles and Kool-aid during some of the tougher financial times at school. Living off the generosity of mom and dad doesn’t mean you need to go spend crazy with incidentals. In fact, a grateful child should work harder to avoid costly their parents [...]
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Grandma’s 529 Account Probably Better

January 23rd, 2008 • • 5 comments • Related • Filed Under • by Debbie 
Which is better:  a parent who sets up a 529 plan for their child’s college savings or a grandparent? A 529 Plan is a college savings plan operated by each state.  The specifics of the savings plan will vary depending on how the state you live in has set it up, but the idea is the plan [...]
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College Savings From the Money You Already Spend?

December 6th, 2007 • • Comments Off • Related • Filed Under • by Debbie 
If you have kids or are hoping to have kids someday in the future, planning for their college education seems overwhelming, but it’s not something you want to overlook.  It is never too early to start planning, either.  The costs just continue to increase every year, and it seems the costs are increasing much faster than our [...]