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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
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Free (or Cheap) College for Retirees in All 50 StatesWhether 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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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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Use the 529 'Grandparent Loophole' To Maximize College SavingsHow the 529 grandparent loophole lets you fund a grandchild’s college education without impacting their financial aid.
By Erin Bendig
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529 Plans: Everything You Need to Know529 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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Kiplinger Jobs Outlook: Is The Jan. Jump in Jobs a One-Off?Economic Forecasts Kiplinger's monthly jobs round-up covers the latest changes in the labor market, from job gains to wage fluctuations.
By David Payne
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How to Build a Financial Plan Around a Variable IncomeManaging variable income is much less stressful when you build your budget around your lowest typical earnings, and use automated systems for savings and taxes.
By Anthony Martin
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Need a Reason to Retire Early? Consider These 7 Eye-Opening StatsMost people retire early, leaving the workforce before reaching their full retirement age (FRA). Maybe you should, too.
By Donna Fuscaldo
