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Saving and Paying for College
For many families, a college education is the single biggest investment they will make. We can help you make sense of your options, whether you’re just starting to save or are looking to pay off student debt. In this series, Prudential provides tips and strategies for saving, financing, and paying for college, as well as managing student loan debt.
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SAVING FOR COLLEGE Winning the College Savings Race
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We take a comprehensive look at strategies to help parents and grandparents reach a college savings goal. Included in this paper:
7 Strategies for Parents
7 Strategies for Parents
7 Strategies for Grandparents
7 Strategies for Grandparents
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SAVING FOR COLLEGE Timeline to Save and Pay for College
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There are strategies you can put in place no matter where you are in your college funding journey, from expecting parents to those with teenagers.
SAVING FOR COLLEGE Multiple 529 Accounts - Animation
SAVING FOR COLLEGE Multiple 529 Accounts
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If parents have more than one child, consider creating multiple 529 accounts spanning multiple children.
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529 Plans
529 Plans
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SAVING FOR COLLEGE Is a 529 the best way to pay for college?
SAVING FOR COLLEGE Is a 529 the best way to pay for college?
According to James Mahaney, vice president, Strategic Initiatives at Prudential, “The most important actions parents can take to reach a college savings goal are to start early, automate regular contributions into a tax-preferred account...and adopt an appropriate investment strategy” that minimizes taxes while maximizing investment returns.
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SAVING FOR COLLEGE 529 Plans: Assessing the Stable Value Option
SAVING FOR COLLEGE 529 Plans: Assessing the Stable Value Option
Q. Should your 529 plan offer a principal-preservation investment option to plan participants?
A. Almost certainly.
Q. Should that option be a stable value fund?
A. Again, almost certainly.
Discover why more 529 plans are including a stable value fund as an investment alternative to money market funds.
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE Planning for College Expenses in Uncertain Times
PAYING FOR COLLEGE Planning for College Expenses in Uncertain Times
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Amidst continued market volatility, here are things to consider if you’re concerned about college savings.
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE A Practical Guide for Families
PAYING FOR COLLEGE A Practical Guide for Families
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An undergraduate degree can cost a family nothing or in excess of $200,000. Learn what you can do to keep the cost down.
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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Paying for College Pop Quiz
TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Paying for College Pop Quiz
Both parents and students need guidance to help reduce out-of-pocket expenses, student-loan debt, and more. Download this quiz and test your knowledge PDF Opens in a new window.
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Financial Aid
Financial Aid
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE FAFSA Financial Aid Timeline Helps Those Paying for College
PAYING FOR COLLEGE FAFSA Financial Aid Timeline Helps Those Paying for College
In October 2016, the financial aid process changed for millions of families who are sending their children to college.
FAFSA - Important Dates to Know | |||||||
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Earliest filing date for next academic year aid | October 1 | ||||||
Financial information included in the form | Actual | ||||||
Income and tax year basis | Two-year lag | ||||||
Process for inputting financial information | Automated option |
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MANAGING STUDENT LOAN DEBT Student Loan Repayment – Options to Pay Off Debt
MANAGING STUDENT LOAN DEBT Student Loan Repayment – Options to Pay Off Debt
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This guide examines options available to families to help them pay down and pay off student loan debt.


FEDERAL
LOANS


PRIVATE
LOANS


WORKPLACE
LOAN
ASSISTANCE
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MANAGING STUDENT LOAN DEBT Student Loan Debt: Implications on Financial and Emotional Wellness
MANAGING STUDENT LOAN DEBT Student Loan Debt: Implications on Financial and Emotional Wellness
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For many college graduates, student loan debt is a source of financial and emotional stress.
This guide highlights best practices to help you make smart choices before you make the big decision.
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If you are having to go into crazy amounts of debt for a degree, go to a cheaper school.
Brad, graduate still paying on student loans
Apply for private scholarships and grants. Free money is always a good thing! Look into which career fields offer loan forgiveness.
Elena, graduate still paying on student loans
There are plenty of options available to help with college costs besides student loans, but if that’s the right choice for your specific situation, be diligent about paying them off as quickly as you’re able instead of just making the minimum payments.
Alexis, graduate with student loans paid off
Try to get a part-time job so at least you know you are making some money, either using it for personal need or saving to pay back the loan. Work-study is a good choice
Eric, graduate with student loans paid off
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MANAGING STUDENT LOAN DEBT Why Employers Are Adopting Student Loan Assistance Programs
MANAGING STUDENT LOAN DEBT Why Employers Are Adopting Student Loan Assistance Programs
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As the burden of student debt affects a growing majority of the workforce, employers are adding student loan assistance programs to their benefit offerings.
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Student Loan Debt and Your Retirement
Student Loan Debt and Your Retirement
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How Parents’ Student Loan Debt Impacts Their Retirement Security
How Parents’ Student Loan Debt Impacts Their Retirement Security
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Managing student loan debt can help improve the long-term financial wellness of American families.
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The Growing Impact of Student Loan Debt on Retirement Security
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Looks at how the retirement security of both students and parents may be at risk when households are burdened with student loan debt.
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