Posts by Chris Wills
2 valuable college planning changes in the SECURE Act
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement (SECURE) Act signed into law at the end of 2019 includes two significant college planning changes that families need to know about. 529 Plans can now be used to repay student loans Previously, 529 Plans could be used for qualified college expenses and $10,000 annually of…
Read MoreWill St. Paul’s $50-a-baby college savings program work?
College Inside Track’s Jay Benanav was featured in the Pioneer Press’ two-part series on St. Paul’s college savings program.
Read MoreInsider tips for the week of Dec. 9, 2019
Need-to-know financial aid info – Mycollegeguide.org has a handy summary of everything your family needs to know about financial aid. Insightful questions for an admission officer – It’s hard to make the decision of what college to attend. Use this helpful list of questions from Road2College to ask the admission office at each of the…
Read MoreYou’ve been accepted, now what?
So much energy and attention gets placed on the process of applying to colleges, that families often aren’t sure what to do once they have been accepted. And many are certainly unprepared for the intensity of the courtship that is about to ensue. Here is what every family should know heading into this stage of…
Read MoreInsider tips for the week of Nov. 4, 2019
Student Loans from A to Z – Trying to figure out the borrowing side of college? Road2College.com has a nice summary of student loans and pros and cons of each type. One important message: Students should always max out federal loans before looking into private loans, but you must fill out the FAFSA to qualify…
Read MoreInsider tips for the week of Oct. 7, 2019
Are you a guilted parent? – Saying no to our kids is hard, especially when it has to do with their education and future. Lynn O’Shaughnessy writes an important article on parents feeling guilted to pay for a college their teenager wants, but they may not be able to afford. 6 questions that should be…
Read MoreFamilies with college-ready children receive help for university preparation
College Inside Track was featured in River Town Multimedia for its event helping families choose a college that is the right academic, financial and social fit. Families in Western Wisconsin also shared how CIT has helped them with their college searches.
Read MoreYour College Savings Game Plan webinar
College Inside Track’s Cozy Wittman was the featured guest on Wealth Enhancement Group’s webinar “Your College Savings Game Plan,” discussing steps you can take now to make college cost effective. Click the button below to download and listen to the webinar.
Read MoreYour College Savings Game Plan
CIT’s Cozy Wittman was a guest on WCCO Radio’s Your Money with Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb and discussed steps you can take now to make college more affordable. Listen to Cozy’s advice here.
Read MoreWoodbury Financial presentation
Click here to access CIT’s presentation at the Woodbury Financial regional meeting.
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