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529 Plans: A Powerful Way to Tackle Rising Education Costs
Contributions to 529 plans grow tax-free and are not taxed when they are used to pay for qualified educational expenses for the beneficiary.
By Denise McClain, JD, CPA
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Use this Super 529 Strategy to Jumpstart College Savings
This 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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The Pros and Cons of Offering Tuition Reimbursement: A Personal Perspective
As someone who has experienced both sides of the tuition reimbursement equation, I have a unique perspective on the pros and cons of this popular employee benefit.
By Stephen Nalley
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Recent Graduate? Financial Fitness Starts Here
Once you've landed a job, it's time to optimize your starting salary with a focus on creating a budget, paying off student debt and saving for retirement.
By Vanessa Okwuraiwe
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Finance 101: Money Skills Every New College Student Needs
College is a perfect time to put financial know-how to the test. Here's how parents can set their kids up for success by making smart money choices.
By Leila Evans, CFP®
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Three Reasons You Need to Use a 529 Plan (and Two Reasons You Don't)
Tax benefits and a Roth IRA feature make 529 college savings plans attractive, but they're not a one-size-fits-all option.
By Shane W. Cummings, CFP®, AIF®
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PLUS Loans Can Help Pay for College — at a Cost
What to know about PLUS loans: Parents can borrow up to the cost of a child’s education, but interest rates are steep.
By Ella Vincent
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529 Plans: What Are the Differences Between the Two Types?
Carrying a lot of student debt can be daunting. Luckily, 529 plans are designed to help head off that debt. Here are the main types of 529s and how they work.
By Justin Stivers, Esq.
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Sending a Child to College? 10 Money-Saving Tips and Tricks
college To help keep costs under control during the school year, here are 10 things that parents of college students can think about trying.
By Daniel Fan, J.D., LL.M., CFP
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