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Using a 529 Plan? Here’s What to Keep in Mind
As the school year progresses, ensure you’re using the money for qualified expenses and keeping track of documentation. Taxes and options for unused funds are also considerations.
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Three Ways Parents Can Transfer Wealth to Help Their Kids
From custodial accounts to trusts, Baby Boomers can take part in the great wealth transfer in ways that won’t burden their kids with extra taxes.
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How to Align Strategies for Student Loans and Retirement
Parents who want to help their kids pay for college also need to keep their own retirement planning in mind.
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College Students Share Encouraging Financial Report Cards
New data on college students' financial outlooks finds many silver linings in a cloudy economic backdrop.
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Biden Administration Launches New Student Loan Repayment Plan
Federal student loan borrowers can file immediately for the new SAVE program.
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You’re Welcome! Scholarship Donors Lament Lack of Appreciation From Students
Many of today’s university students don’t seem to realize that they should thank the donor when they receive a scholarship or grant. Here are some ways to fix that.
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For College Financing, Consider an Income Share Agreement
Student loan debt can be crippling, especially if you don’t get a high-paying job. An income share agreement, or ISA, could be a step in the right direction.
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Can I Sue if a College Fails to Appropriately Educate My Child?
The case of a journalism major who can’t land a job because of poor writing skills raises the question of what a parent can do, if anything, when a college drops the ball.
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Another State May Make Personal Finance Classes a High School Requirement
A new bill would mean high schoolers taking personal finance classes in order to graduate.
