Part of being an informed consumer of a college education is understanding some of the tax implications of certain situations in our lives. This is of particular interest to families... read more →
When applying for financial aid, students and their parents submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year. In any given year, some filings are selected for FAFSA... read more →
To encourage saving for college, many states in the US allow for an in-state tax deduction up to a certain amount for savings invested in that state’s 529 plan. Starting... read more →
Changes to the tax code and how they impact paying for college If you follow the news (and who doesn’t today?!), you know the tax code has undergone a major... read more →
As readers of our Capstone Wealth Partners blog, you know our mission — to end the student loan crisis one family at a time. We are continuously sharing information about... read more →
The world of paying for college is an alphabet soup of abbreviations. The most important one for you to know and understand is the EFC. EFC stands for “expected family... read more →
Financial wellness is the industry’s latest buzz word. So, what do Capstone and Joe Messinger have to do with the NFL? Joe had the pleasure of attending the Strategic Insight... read more →
What could be confusing about “mom” and “dad”?! Well, on a government form like the FAFSA, it is causing headaches. Single parent filers are having problems with the FAFSA due... read more →
More and more students are dreaming of study abroad trips when they think about going off to college. Immersing themselves in the culture of another country. Exploring in a way... read more →
We are at the breaking point. The price of college has risen to the point where enrollment is declining. The cost has reached the point where families simply can’t afford... read more →