by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Apr 28, 2025 | Federal Student Loans
A student loan borrower may be contacted by the marketing arm of a Federal student loan service provider for the Education Department (ED) at any time during the term of the loan. The borrower will be asked to transfer their accounts to that provider in exchange for...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Apr 27, 2025 | Federal Student Loans
If a former student is past due on a Federal student loan, there is an obvious way to bring the loan account current. The borrower simply pays the past due amount and continues on with his or her payment plan. However, most delinquent borrowers are unable to do this,...
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...
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...
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...
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