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How Grandparents Can Help with Education ExpensesBefore paying for your grandkids' education, it's important to consider how to help them without risking your own retirement. Here are 10 things to think about.
By Jennifer Waters
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How This 529 'Superfund' Strategy Can Transform Your Estate PlanThis 529 strategy — superfunding a 529 — can help you maximize savings for a child or grandchild's education expenses.
By Erin Bendig
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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 2026Each state sets 529 plan contribution limits, which range from $235,000 to slightly more than $600,000..
By Kathryn Pomroy
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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 OtherWant 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 MarketDespite 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®
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How to Find Free Money for Graduate School as Loans TightenStarting July 1, federal borrowing will be capped for new graduate students, making scholarships and other forms of "free money" vital. Here's what to know.
By Sravani Atluri
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3 Steps to Help You Find Your Financial North StarIf you're overwhelmed by financial planning, a long list of to-dos won't help. Find clarity by focusing on steps built around what's most important to you.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU
