Paying for College
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How to Pay for College
Paying for College The tab for a four-year education is mind-boggling. But don’t panic: You don’t have to save the entire cost.
By Kaitlin Pitsker • Last updated
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How a Scholarship Affects Your 529 College-Savings Account
Paying for College You can withdraw up to the amount of a scholarship from your 529 account without paying a penalty on the earnings, even if you don’t use the money for eligible college costs.
By Kimberly Lankford • Published
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2 College Finance Conundrums Clarified
Paying for College Save for retirement or for your kids’ college? Rent student housing or buy a place as an investment? Here’s which makes the most sense.
By Brent M. Wilsey, Registered Investment Adviser • Last updated
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New Employee Benefit: Help With Saving for College
Paying for College Automatic payroll deductions fund 529s, and some bosses kick in cash.
By Kaitlin Pitsker • Published
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4 Ways to Save on Taxes When You Fund Higher Education
Paying for College It is tax time — whether we like it or not! And you could save significant tax dollars if you recently funded your kids’ college education, or your own. Here is what you need to know.
By Vid Ponnapalli, CFP™, MS, EA • Published
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A Tax-Friendly Way to Pay for School
Paying for College You can use money from a Coverdell education savings account tax-free for education expenses from kindergarten through college.
By Kimberly Lankford • Last updated
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As the College Bills Approach, Ratchet Down Risk in a 529 Savings Plan
Paying for College When your son or daughter enters high school, or even before, start shifting some of the money from aggressive funds into more-conservative ones.
By Kimberly Lankford • Last updated
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The Best Time to Start Saving for Your Child's College Education
Paying for College It's right now. Here's why.
By Scott Vance, Investment Adviser • Last updated
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10 Colleges Where Tuition Is Free
Paying for College You might think there's no escaping the high—and still rising—cost of college.
By Kaitlin Pitsker • Last updated