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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.
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Where to Find the Cheapest In-State Tuition For College
Choosing where to attend college involves many factors, one of which is cost. Here are the nine states with the cheapest average in-state tuition for public universities.
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When Choosing Funds for Your College 529 Plan, Don’t Make This Mistake
529 Plans Age-based funds make sense for some retirement savers, but they rarely make sense for college savers, in my opinion. Here’s why.
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College 529 Savings Plans: What You Need to Know
529 Plans Do you know how much you’re able to contribute or what the funds could be used to pay for? Check out the nitty-gritty details of this formidable college savings tool.
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College 529 Savings Plans: How to Get the Most Out of Them
Go to the head of the class with one adviser’s tips, such as how to choose the plan that works best for you and when to get started.
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For 529 Plans in a Bear Market, Timing Is Everything
If your child is close to college age and their college fund has taken a hit in the market, there’s one thing you should think about doing.
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The Perks of Filling Out the FAFSA
Feature The FAFSA is the most critical document to get financial aid for college.
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The Best Ways to Pay for College Involve Starting Young
college College 529 plans vs. Roth IRAs: A financial expert shares what she wishes she had known when saving for her own law school and her son’s college. Taking her advice could put you years ahead of the game.
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3 Key Ways You Can Help a Child or Grandchild Pay for College
college Options such as 529 plans, education savings accounts and tax-free gifts can ensure you don’t carry a child’s student loan debt into your golden years.
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