
The Pros and Cons of a 529 Plan
Many parents and grandparents in the Cedar Rapids area are worried about how to send the next generation of their family to college. It’s not a secret that college costs

Many parents and grandparents in the Cedar Rapids area are worried about how to send the next generation of their family to college. It’s not a secret that college costs

Roth IRAs are known as excellent retirement savings accounts, but did you know they can also serve as a college savings option for your kids? Although a typical 529 plan

It’s okay, you can borrow money to attend college. Yes, you still need to figure out if a traditional four-year college education is what you want and need after high

Planning for the cost of college is a big task and it can take you hours of research and conversations with colleges to do it right. Over and over, parents

Most kids seeking a college will tend to stay fairly close to home. Yet even in Iowa that means families may have to choose between 5-10 good options for their

The season of on-campus visits is upon us, so let’s get ready to ask those admissions counselors (and financial aid office staff) some thoughtful questions! You have a choice about

Each year, Kiplinger magazine puts out a list of the best college values. I encourage you to check it out, but come back to this post. There’s a critical discussion

Whether you’re in the home stretch of finalizing your college decision for the fall or just starting this process with a sophomore/junior student, spending some time researching and applying for

Are you a small business owner with a teenager bound for college? You should be taking advantage of a couple strategies that can reduce your college cost by thousands. What’s

Whether your child is going off to college this fall or graduating in the spring, you’ve likely considered how you can make sure they get proper health insurance. Although most