Monthly Archives: August 2006

529 Plans set to lift off as 2010 expiration date overhang is lifted

These are the the wise words of Jim Boyle, President of College Parents of America, that always seem to elicit a smile whenever he speaks to a group of parents of younger children. Here are some of Jim’s other comments:
“I guess the simplicity of the line, and the fact that [...] Continue reading

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Who Needs Harvard?

This is the August 21st cover story of Time Magazine. The article notes that ‘competition for the Ivies is as fierce as ever, but kids who look beyond the famous schools may be the smartest applicants of all’.
This is excellent advice. Many students will greatly benefit by flourishing at a smaller [...] Continue reading

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