John J. Diak, CFP®
Parents’ Guide to Financial Aid: Scholarships, Grants, and Student Loans
Scholarships, grants, and other financial aid are often available to help pay for college costs - if you know where to look.
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John J. Diak, CFP®
- Aug 23, 2021
- 6 min
Life Skills College Students Should Know Before Leaving Home
Before you send your young adult off to college for the first time, make sure they have a handle on these nine life skills.
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Jul 2, 2019
- 4 min
It’s Never Too Late for College Financial Planning
If your child has graduated high school or is about to and you realize you don’t have enough saved for his college education, don’t panic. T
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Jun 25, 2019
- 4 min
It’s Never Too Early for College Financial Planning
Worried about how you’ll ever save up enough money to cover the huge amount your children will need for their college education? When you st
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Feb 6, 2019
- 4 min
Ways to Ease the Cost of College
Finding enough money to pay for your child’s college education is challenging. Fortunately, there are ways to cover tuition costs that don’t
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Nov 13, 2018
- 4 min
Smart Financial & Insurance Moves for New Parents
Becoming a new parent brings many new financial responsibilities. You’ll want to take care of the essentials in budgeting, insurance, and th
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Jul 10, 2018
- 4 min
Coping with College Loans
Is student loan debt weighing on the economy? Probably. Total student loan debt in America is now around $1.5 trillion, having tripled since
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Mar 6, 2018
- 3 min
A New Day for 529 Plans
If you have a 529 college savings plan, or have ever thought about opening one, you should know about two major changes that broaden the pos
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Aug 22, 2017
- 3 min
Having the Money Talk with Your Children
Some young adults manage to acquire a fair amount of financial literacy. In the classroom or the workplace, they learn a great deal about fi
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Aug 8, 2017
- 3 min
The Real Cost of College
How much will your family end up paying for college? Your household’s income may have less influence than you think – and some private colle
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Aug 10, 2016
- 1 min
New Tax Perks for 529 Plans
As 2015 ended, Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH). Deep in its fine print were two “sweeteners” – tax...
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Aug 8, 2016
- 5 min
Transferring Assets to a 529 Plan
By now most Americans who are saving and investing to pay for college costs have probably heard that so-called 529 college savings plans...
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Aug 2, 2016
- 3 min
Paying Off Student Loans
There are many choices for repaying student loans. This checklist can help you weigh them. Actively managing your debt is an important...
John J. Diak, CFP®
- Aug 1, 2016
- 5 min
Consider Prepaid Tuition Plans for College Savings
If you’re currently investing for your children’s college education or are planning to do so in the near future, you may want to consider...