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Sending Your Child to College? Three Financial PreparationsWith 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 AidSaving 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 JobJust 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.
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Half of Americans Don't Know What a 529 Plan Is. Are You Missing Out?Despite the rising cost of college, half of Americans don't know what a 529 plan is, missing out on the chance to take advantage of this valuable savings tool.
By Erin Bendig
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States With the Highest and Lowest Earning College GraduatesStates With the Highest and Lowest Earning College Graduates
By Erin Bendig
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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
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Graduation Gifts to Build Good Money HabitsFinancial 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
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Guide to Military Education Benefits and ResourcesService members and their dependents have many opportunities to get help with education before, during and after they serve.
By Zach Mindel
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Tell the College Student in Your Life to Look Out for This ScamScammers are targeting college graduates with fake job ads, according to the FTC.
By Alexandra Svokos
