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You Should Be Investing in a 529 Now for Your Kids' or Grandkids' Tuition
Learn how to maximize investing in a 529, a state-sponsored college education savings account for qualifying educational expenses.
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New Graduates Navigate a Challenging Labor Market
The Kiplinger Letter Things are getting tough for new graduates. Job offers are drying up and the jobless rate is increasing. Are internships the answer?
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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.
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Gender Pay Gap Is a Triple Whammy for Women: How to Beat It
When you're paid less, it's hard to get by, much less save for retirement. And your Social Security benefit could be lower, too. What's a woman to do? Invest.
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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.
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Want to Earn $1 Million More Over Your Lifetime? Do This
It's simple: Go to college or a trade school. It's an investment that will pay huge dividends for the rest of your life. And the benefits go far beyond money.
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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.
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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.
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5 FAQs About Student Loans, Answered
How new government policies might benefit federal student loan holders.
