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New Ways to Use 529 PlansTax-free withdrawals from 529 plans could help you sharpen your job skills.
By Ella Vincent
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Steps to Keep Your Student Focused on College, Not FinancesToo many students drop out due to financial strain. This plan can help families plan for the costs and get timely aid that sees students through to graduation.
By Sravani Atluri
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Could Trump Accounts be the Best College Savings Option?We compare Trump Accounts to other college savings options.
By Sean Jackson
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Find Free Money for College: Affluent Families Can Apply TooFamilies can access scholarships, grants and incentives by strategically positioning their students in terms of merit, skills and timing.
By Sravani Atluri
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Four Military Benefits That Have Helped My FamilyMilitary life can be challenging for servicemembers and their families, but they're offered some significant financial benefits to help cushion the blow.
By Lisa Gerstner
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I'm a Financial Planner and a Parent: Here Are Five Money Habits Every Young Family Should HaveWhen children are young, it can be hard to meet immediate costs, let alone save for the future, but these five habits can help build lasting financial security.
By Julia Pham, CFP®, AIF®, CDFA®
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Advisers Face a Fiduciary Challenge When Discussing Alternatives to Trump AccountsWhile Trump Accounts offer some benefits for early savings, investment advisers need to be cautious when recommending alternatives like 529 plans or Roth IRAs, as those suggestions could create fiduciary conflicts.
By Jeff Briskin
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FAFSA Advice for 2025A new federal financial aid application drops on October 1 — and being an early bird will likely pay off.
By Emma Patch
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One Family's 529 Journey: A Guide to Smart College Savings, From a Parent Who's Also a Financial Professional529 savings plans have been key to funding my three children's college journeys. Here are some tips for saving for a loved one's education, based on my experience as a parent.
By James Martielli, CFA®, CAIA®
