by Andrew Hoffarth | Jun 25, 2019 | Education Expenses, Financial Aid, Tax Planning
A question that parents frequently ask us is if they can use their Roth IRA to pay for college expenses. Here we review some important facts for parents to consider when using Roth IRA assets for college expenses and how using this account may affect your family’s...
by Andrew Hoffarth | May 20, 2019 | Admissions
The number of colleges and universities that are allowing students to apply for undergraduate admission without submitting standardized test scores such as the SAT and ACT, is growing each year. Below is the latest batch of schools to begin adopting a test-optional...
by Andrew Hoffarth | May 20, 2019 | Featured, Student Loans, Tax Planning
Each year, thousands of students and parents rely on Federal Direct loans to assist them with paying for higher education costs. The interest rates on these loans are fixed for the life of the loan but the interest rate on newly issued loans adjusts annually based...
by Andrew Hoffarth | Dec 11, 2018 | Trending Now
The Shiru Cafe is located in Providence, RI near the campus of Brown University. This is no ordinary coffee shop. In exchange for personal data, Sirius offering students free coffee. According to an article published by NPR, the cafe only serves students and faculty...
by Andrew Hoffarth | Oct 19, 2018 | Cash Flow & Spending, Education Expenses, Tax Planning
Using a home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC) are popular ways for individuals to borrow for college expenses, often at lower interest rates than would be available on student loans. This month we wanted to take time to highlight a change in the tax...
