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Common 529 Plan Myths
In a recent survey on how Americans are saving for college, only 78% of families with children are saving for college, and only 48% of...
Mike Bink
Apr 24, 20213 min read
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Benefits and Disadvantages of Refinancing Your Student Loans
Refinancing student loan debt means you trade your current student loans for a brand new loan. The main reason people refinance student...
Mike Bink
Apr 7, 20213 min read
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3 Ways a College Planning Advisor Can Help You Maximize Your Financial Aid Appeals
When it comes to paying for college, most people assume that the financial aid offer a school gives you is set in stone. We’ll let you in...
Mike Bink
Mar 24, 20214 min read
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Being a Smart Student Loan Borrower
For most college-bound families, student loans are part of the picture when paying for college. Nearly 7 in 10 students graduate with...
Mike Bink
Mar 13, 20213 min read
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COVID-19 Has Increased Women’s Retirement Worries
Women seem to shoulder much of the worry when it comes to how COVID-19 is affecting the economy, their finances and their future...
Mike Bink
Feb 2, 20212 min read
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College Planning for Divorced Families
The combination of stress, financial strain, unemployment, illness, and homeschooling children has put a significant strain on...
Mike Bink
Nov 14, 20204 min read
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How to ensure your student doesn't end up with too much debt after college?
With the cost of college continuing to rise, for most families, student loans will be part of the equation when it comes to paying for...
Mike Bink
Jun 27, 20203 min read
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6 Common Misconceptions About Parent PLUS Loans
One of the types of federal student loans available are Parent PLUS Loans. These types of loans are meant to fill the gaps when a family...
Mike Bink
Jun 6, 20203 min read
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Using Retirement Funds or Home Equity to Pay for College
Paying the high cost of college in today's climate requires planning and creativity. It is no longer feasible for most families to pay...
Mike Bink
May 28, 20204 min read
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Coronavirus and College - 4 Tips to Help Close the Funding Gap
1. Appeal for More Financial Aid: High school seniors and current college students completed the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal...
Mike Bink
May 21, 20202 min read
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Avoiding tax problems from college refunds due to Covid-19
If you received a refund from college for room and board or other expenses, consider yourself lucky. But beware the potential tax bite....
Mike Bink, AAMS®, CCFS®
May 11, 20201 min read
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