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Using IRS Section 127 for Family Members

Using IRS Section 127 for Family Members

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Apr 27, 2025 | College Savings Plans

When companies compete for the best employees, the quality of their benefits packages is a key differentiator. Prospective employees look for a comprehensive package that will improve their financial condition and help them prepare for the future. An IRS Section 127...
Using UTMA/UGMA’s to Save for College

Using UTMA/UGMA’s to Save for College

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Apr 26, 2025 | College Savings Plans

The Uniform Transfers To Minors Act (UTMA) and the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) are two laws that combine to produce the acronym “UTMA/UGMA”. They are useful tools for parents and others seeking to reduce taxes while accumulating assets for college. First came...
CollegeSure CD’s Help Families Cope with Inflation

CollegeSure CD’s Help Families Cope with Inflation

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Apr 26, 2025 | College Savings Plans

In saving for a child’s education, parents want to know if they will have the funds necessary to pay the costs of college when the time comes. An dilemma they face is that, due to  inflation, their objective is unknowable in advance. Tuition Inflation Many experts...
SAVE Repayment Plan Quashed By Courts

SAVE Repayment Plan Quashed By Courts

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Aug 29, 2024 | Court Decisions

The cost of a college degree in the United States has tripled since 1980. Since access to a college education has long been a bipartisan priority, Congress and the Executive branch have attempted to keep pace with skyrocketing tuition. Over the past half century,...
Another FAFSA Failure Will Delay Aid Payments

Another FAFSA Failure Will Delay Aid Payments

by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Aug 27, 2024 | FAFSA

The most recent failure in the rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will leave many college students without critical financial aid as the fall semester approaches. On July 30th, the U.S. Education Department’s (ED) announced their...
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