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Is the Best College Major for Earnings Actually a Second One?
A recent study argues that people with double majors have more protection against salary shocks.
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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Graduation Gifts to Build Good Money Habits
Financial Planning The best graduation gift will help the young person in your life build savings and ramp up their money skills. Today's grads could use a break.
By Catherine Siskos Last updated
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Guide to Military Education Benefits and Resources
Service members and their dependents have many opportunities to get help with education before, during and after they serve.
By Zach Mindel Published
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Tell the College Student in Your Life to Look Out for This Scam
Scammers are targeting college graduates with fake job ads, according to the FTC.
By Alexandra Svokos Published
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Tax Tips for Transferring Excess 529 Plan Funds to Roth IRAs: The Tax Letter
The Tax Letter 529 plans can help blunt the cost of paying for college. But if you want to use leftover funds there are some tax tips to bear in mind.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Four Options for Saving for Your Newborn’s Future
Different types of accounts have different rules, but all serve the purpose of helping your child get a head start on their financial future.
By Kevin Webb, CFP® Published
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New College Program Gives Students Seed Money To Invest
A University of Kentucky program provides students with seed money to become better savers and investors.
By Kim Clark Published
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529 Plans: Give the Gift of Education (and Compounding)
As the cost of college tuition skyrockets, parents and grandparents can take advantage of tax-efficient 529 plans and higher limits on gift and estate taxes.
By Mel Casey, CFA®, CAIA Published
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529 Plan Contribution Deadlines
529 Plans Many states have year-end deadlines for making 529 college savings plan contributions.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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