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5 Essential Steps Before Signing Private Student LoansMany families will be turning to private student loans to pay the fall tuition bill. Use this checklist to make sure you're getting exactly what you need.Srav
By Sravani Atluri
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Teach Your College Teen Financial Prep in 4 StepsAre your teens financially responsible? If the answer's no, these four steps will help you teach them the good money habits they'll need in college and beyond.
By Bill Schultheis
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Should You Upsize When College and Retirement Collide?With $4 million saved, a couple wants a bigger home for their teens before retiring in eight years. In this week's Wealth Wise advice column, advisers reveal why it’s risky — and smart alternatives.
By Maurie Backman
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Why 529 Plans Beat Trump Accounts for CollegeThe government will put $1,000 into a Trump Account for eligible newborns. Take it, but remember that college savings will be better off in a 529 plan.
By Sravani Atluri
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A Financial Survival Guide for Your College-Bound KidYour child might have all their dorm supplies, but have they got everything they need to be financially independent when they start college?
By Bruce Maginn, Principal
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How a Financial Adviser Will Use Trump Accounts for His KidsParents have a new option for getting a jump-start on their child's financial future: Where a Trump Account could fit into your financial plan.
By Alex Astin, MBA, CEP®, IAR
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Best 529 Plans of 2026Check 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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2026-27 FAFSA Changes: What Families Need to KnowA simpler form, a real break for families who own a business or a farm, and a new hard cutoff for the Pell Grant. The 2026-27 FAFSA both gives and takes.
By Sravani Atluri
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529 Plan vs. Roth IRA: Best Way to Pay for Grandkids' CollegeBefore you touch your retirement fund, consider how taxes and financial aid rules change the math. In this week's Wealth Wise column, we break down the right choice.
By Maurie Backman
