college Archives | Wealthfront Blog Personal Finance & Investing Insights Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:39:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-wave-logo-transparent-hi-res-500x500.png college Archives | Wealthfront Blog 32 32 Saving for College: 4 Big Questions Every Parent Needs to Consider https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/saving-for-college-questions/ Tue, 28 Aug 2018 16:05:52 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=9015 It’ll cost an estimated $302,700 to send today’s newborns to a four-year private college, according to Wealthfront research. Here's what you need to think about today if you have kids who may be college-bound in the future.

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]]> Saving for College: How ‘Superfunding’ Could Supercharge Your College Fund https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/saving-for-college-superfunding-529-account/ Thu, 23 Aug 2018 04:20:08 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=9042 You can fund a 529 account with up to five years of contributions at once. This feature, called superfunding, is a powerful tool in preparing for your child’s college expenses.

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]]> The 529 Plan: Choosing a College Savings Plan That’s Right for You https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/saving-for-college-how-to-choose-529-account/ Thu, 16 Aug 2018 04:14:54 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=9033 Many experts consider the 529 plan to be one of the best ways to save for college due to its tax benefits and relative flexibility. Here's more on why.

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]]> An Upgraded Path to College https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/an-upgraded-path-to-college/ Wed, 02 May 2018 16:00:41 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=8724 Last year, we added the ability for our clients with a 529 savings account to build a savings plan for their child’s future college expenses. We’ve spent time improving the service, so today we’re excited to open this feature to all clients – not just those with a 529 account! Whether you’re planning for the awesome kid you […]

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]]> The Battle of the Tuition Bulge https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/battle-tuition-bulge/ Wed, 31 May 2017 18:16:20 +0000 http://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=7603 When we decided to add college planning to our automated financial planning, the most comprehensive service of its kind from an automated advisor, we did a deep analysis around the actual projected costs of college to help families better prepare. Today I’ll share some of the important insights we’ve surfaced to help families beat the high […]

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