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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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The 10 Highest Paying College Majors (and 10 Lowest)
Five years after graduation, engineering degrees took nine of the top 10 rankings for college majors with the highest income.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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5 FAQs About Student Loans, Answered
How new government policies might benefit federal student loan holders.
By Sarah Brady
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Sending Your Child to College? Three Financial Preparations
With big changes ahead, parents should ensure that they can help their kids and access important information if necessary.
By Kelley Wolfington, CTFA
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A 529 Plan Strategy That Could Help Boost Your Financial Aid
Saving for college for all your kids in one 529 savings account could mean they'll get less in financial aid. Separate custodial 529s might be a better bet.
By David Jaeger, CFP®
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New Grads: What to Know Before Your First Real Job
Just graduating or switching careers? Get your finances off to a fresh start at the same time with a few key considerations to navigate this transition.
By Justin Stivers, Esq.
