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MONEY-SMART KIDS
Most young adults look their parents for financial guidance. Learn what you can do to point your kids in the right direction.
YOUR MONEY
Congratulations graduates, commencement season has arrived. But what do you know about handling your finances now that you're on your own? We show students how to start out on the right foot, and give parents the tools to point their kids in the best financial direction.
MONEY-SMART KIDS
Some lenders have stopped making student loans, but don't worry, there is plenty of money available. Here's a simple guide to understanding your options.
COLLEGE AND FAMILY
Our rankings for the best private colleges and universities spotlight schools with strong academics, attractive prices and generous financial aid.
ARCHIVES
Yes, you can use these accounts to pay for college. Learn the rules and find out if this savings strategy makes sense for you.
529 employer benefits can cost more if you don't ask the right questions.
Our rankings for the best public colleges deliver a first-rate education without breaking the bank.
Changes in the tax law make state 529 plans
an even better way to go. But be careful about paying the bills.
These college-savings accounts have improved, and now more states offer a deduction for contributing to one.
Here are our recommendations for the top plans and whether you should stick with your state's plan.
Eight things college students wish they had known about money before they started school.
Don't rush to your 529 account just yet. For school expenses this year, cash out taxable assets before a new law may apply higher tax rates to that money in 2008.
How to pay the tuition bill and preserve your tax breaks.
Find out if your child must file a tax return to open an IRA, what the best investments are for the account and whether an IRA affects college financial aid.
FAVORITE 529 PLANS
If your state has a plan with attractive investments, reasonable expenses and a state-tax break, you needn't expand your search. |
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TOP COLLEGE VALUES Below are the top 5 Public College Values from our 2008 survey: 1. UNC Chapel Hill 2. University of Florida 3. University of Virginia 4. College of William and Mary 5. New College of Florida More Public College Values Value Colleges Center |
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