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Using Your 529

Reflecting on the Impact of Your 529 Investments

With college in the not-so-distant future, it’s a perfect time to stop and reflect on the positive effects your 529 investments have had -- and will continue to have --…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.August 1, 2025

Parenting

Parent Tips for Navigating Senior Year

...but with some pre-planning, the long-term rewards of helping your child navigate through this pivotal year can outweigh any short-term stress along the way. Here are four tips to help…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.July 14, 2025

Parenting Videos

Three Tips For College Move-In Day

Three college move-in day tips for parents with teens in their senior year of high school from college savings advocate, Patricia Roberts. Tips from someone who’s been there–done that. 4974234

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.July 1, 2025

Parenting

A Parent-Use Packing List for College Drop-off Day

...parents of soon-to-be college students could benefit from their own special kind of packing list to help navigate their child’s transition to college and the range of emotions involved. Here…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.June 29, 2025

Affording College

Preparing for the Unanticipated Costs of Freshman Year

If you’re like many families, you spent a significant amount of money this past school year on college applications and senior year events. And when thinking about the upcoming cost…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 31, 2025

Parenting

Celebrating Graduates with Overlooked Achievements

For students who have struggled along the way in one way or another, or whose plans are less certain or headline-worthy, it’s possible to feel overshadowed by this season of…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 20, 2025

Parenting Senior Student

Documents that Provide Peace of Mind

A few issues related to children reaching adulthood can be addressed to help put your mind at ease as you prepare to send your now-adult child off to college. Adjusting…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 15, 2025

Parenting Senior Student

Financial Considerations as Decision Day Nears

Parents and college-bound seniors who have not yet thoroughly discussed the financial elephant in the room will greatly benefit from giving this topic the careful attention it deserves. After all,…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 10, 2025

Parenting

Exhaling as Your Collegebound Teen Takes Flight

From campus tours and application season to financial aid forms and the long wait for admissions decisions, to the painstaking task of deciding which school to attend and how to…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 8, 2025

Academic Success

Avoiding the Expense of Academic Delays

10 tips to help keep your child on track during their educational journey: Identify existing credits. When applying to college or entering the first semester, determine whether credits previously earned…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 4, 2025

Parenting

Celebrating Moms of Soon-to-Be Grads

Here’s some advice for these amazing moms of soon-to-be high school grads: Embrace the mixture of emotions. While you may have been expecting a profound sense of accomplishment and relief…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.April 29, 2025

Affording College Using Your 529

Market Volatility As College Nears: Five Practical Tips

Here are five practical steps you can consider taking to lessen the blow, make the most of your available resources, and keep your child’s education goals on track. 1. Seek…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.April 10, 2025

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