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Financing Education with UTMA’s

Financing Education with UTMA’s

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jan 11, 2022 | Tax Planning

The Uniform Transfers To Minors Act (UTMA) is a law recommended by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws in 1986 and subsequently enacted by most U.S. states. It provides a mechanism under which gifts can be made to...
Colleges Value Demonstrated Interest

Colleges Value Demonstrated Interest

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 29, 2021 | Admissions Tips

While colleges want to love you as an applicant, they may also want proof that you love them. They favor applicants who are likely to accept an offer of admission and to enroll in their institution instead of another to which they’ve also been admitted. The percentage...
Section 127 Assistance Programs

Section 127 Assistance Programs

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 20, 2021 | Financial Aid

When companies compete for the best employees, the quality of their benefits packages is a key differentiator. Prospective employees look for a comprehensive package to improve their financial well-being and help prepare for the future. An IRS Section 127 Educational...
529 Tuition Plans

529 Tuition Plans

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 14, 2021 | Financial Aid

The substantial rise in recent decades of the cost of a college education is a serious hardship for most families. Student loans may mitigate the difficulty temporarily, but excessive borrowing can become problematic in itself. A better approach for a family, one that...
How to Crush Your College Interviews

How to Crush Your College Interviews

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Dec 12, 2021 | Admissions Tips

If you’re a high school junior, you should be planning ahead for the college interviews that will help you select the schools that are best for you. By speaking with you one-on-one, the interviewer can get to know you better on a personal level and experience your...
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