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Use the 529 Grandparent Loophole To Maximize College Savings
Use the 529 grandparent loophole to fund a grandchild’s education without impacting their financial aid eligibility.
By Erin Bendig
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Best 529 Plans of 2026
Check out the best 529 plans of 2026 to find the best plan for your child or grandchild’s college savings.
By Erin Bendig
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Free (or Cheap) College for Seniors and Retirees in All 50 States
retirement Whether it's to complete a degree, gain new knowledge or just for fun, seniors and retirees can go or get back to school "on the cheap."
By Bob Niedt
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Our Grandchild Wants Help Paying for a $90k-Per-Year College.
We're 75 with $3.2 million. Our son is pressuring us to help pay for our granddaughter's college so she can avoid student loans. What should we do?
By Maurie Backman
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529 Plan Contribution Limits for 2026
Each state sets 529 plan contribution limits, which range from $235,000 to slightly more than $600,000..
By Kathryn Pomroy
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529 Plans: Everything You Need to Know
529 Plans 529 plans offer convenience and potential tax benefits when saving for education. That said, there are still a range of rules you’ll need to know (and follow).
By Elaine Silvestrini
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Should we fund our grandchild's 529 or our retirement?
We're 54 with $1.8 million saved. My wife wants to start a college fund for our grandchild, but I think we should keep funding our retirement. Who is right?
By Maurie Backman
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529 Funds and a Roth IRA: How to Use One to Jumpstart the Other
Want to boost your retirement savings? You can roll over unused funds from your 529 plan into a Roth IRA, tax-free, as long as certain conditions are met.
By Erin Bendig
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4 Ways Parents Can Help College Grads in a Tight Job Market
Despite a weak entry-level job market, the college degree's return on investment is still achievable for this year's grads. Here's how parents can help them.
By Mallon FitzPatrick, CFP®, AEP®, CLU®
