http://collegesavings.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Saving for College GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-07-22T17:58:31Z Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:58:31 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/07/23/if-fdic-is-for-bank-accounts-then-who-covers-my-brokerage-account.htm The answer is SIPC (often pronounced Sip-Ick). The Securities Investors Protection Corporation (abbreviated SIPC) is the brokerage industry version of FDIC. Sort of. Not really. While SIPC actually protects certain college and... http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/07/23/if-fdic-is-for-bank-accounts-then-who-covers-my-brokerage-account.htm Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:31:35 +0000 2008-07-23T15:31:35Z http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/07/22/fdic-insurance-and-your-college-accounts.htm With the recent meltdown of IndyMac Bank and the near collapse of Bear Stearns, many parents and grandparents are starting to feel a little nervous about the safety of their... http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/07/22/fdic-insurance-and-your-college-accounts.htm Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:58:31 +0000 2008-07-22T17:58:31Z http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/07/21/poll-has-the-indymac-bank-failure-given-you-the-jitters.htm A few months ago, Bear Stearns was on the verge of going belly up. Now, the Fed's have stepped in to take over IndyMac Bank. To make matters worse, there... http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/07/21/poll-has-the-indymac-bank-failure-given-you-the-jitters.htm Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:14:30 +0000 2008-07-21T23:14:30Z http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/07/17/five-for-friday-weekly-scholarship-listing.htm Let me welcome you to the first of my weekly blogs on scholarships. Every Friday, I'll post five substantial or unique scholarships, and give you the links you need to... http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/07/17/five-for-friday-weekly-scholarship-listing.htm Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:58:50 +0000 2008-07-17T23:58:50Z http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/07/14/ever-wonder-how-many-people-apply-for-financial-aid.htm Well, for those of you who can't help but stick your nose in other people's business, the Department of Education is here to help you out. The Department of Education... http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/07/14/ever-wonder-how-many-people-apply-for-financial-aid.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:34:55 +0000 2008-07-14T20:34:55Z http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/07/12/saturday-showdown-should-congress-bail-out-homeowners-or-pay-for-college-educations.htm The Senate just passed a mortgage bailout package that would allow for the Federal Housing Administration to guarantee $300 billion in new loans for homeowners at risk of foreclosure. That's a... http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/07/12/saturday-showdown-should-congress-bail-out-homeowners-or-pay-for-college-educations.htm Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:35:46 +0000 2008-07-12T15:35:46Z http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/07/07/poll-how-have-gas-prices-affected-your-college-costs-or-choice-of-schools.htm It seems like the pain we're feeling at the pump is making everything more expensive, from groceries to vacations. What about college? Has the price of gas affected your college... http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/07/07/poll-how-have-gas-prices-affected-your-college-costs-or-choice-of-schools.htm Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:46:19 +0000 2008-07-07T23:46:19Z http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/07/04/tuition-freedom-day-2008.htm On July 4th, a day we celebrate freedom, I thought a post on that topic would be appropriate. But, since this is a blog about saving and paying for college,... http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/07/04/tuition-freedom-day-2008.htm Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:35:28 +0000 2008-07-04T22:35:28Z http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/06/30/four-neighborhoods-thatll-pay-for-your-childs-college.htm An exciting trend has begun around the country over the last few years. Communities, large corporations, and wealthy residents are stepping up and committing to help fund hometown kids' college... http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/06/30/four-neighborhoods-thatll-pay-for-your-childs-college.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:35:40 +0000 2008-06-30T23:35:40Z http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/06/27/8000-deduction-for-idaho-parents.htm As part of my ongoing state-by-state review of income tax deductions for Section 529 contributions, I recently took a look at Idaho's deduction. At $4,000 per parent, Idaho is the "the... http://collegesavings.about.com/b/2008/06/27/8000-deduction-for-idaho-parents.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:31:54 +0000 2008-06-27T12:31:54Z