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529 Plan FAQs
529 Plan FAQs
We’ve got answers to your frequently asked questions about 529 plans.
October 8, 2021
Negotiate a Better Deal
Negotiate a Better Deal
For a price break on a number of products and services, all you have to do is ask. But first read up on tactics the experts use.
September 30, 2021
Readers Share Tips for Raising Money Smart Kids
Readers Share Tips for Raising Money Smart Kids
What's the right age for a child to have their own credit card? Opinions vary.
September 29, 2021
11 Best Things to Keep in a Safe Deposit Box
11 Best Things to Keep in a Safe Deposit Box
These valuables and documents, along with some items you hold dear, should be stored securely at your bank.
September 25, 2021
9 Things You’ll Regret Keeping in a Safe Deposit Box
9 Things You’ll Regret Keeping in a Safe Deposit Box
Locking up certain important documents and valuables in a bank vault could turn into a headache for you or your heirs.
September 24, 2021
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10 Things to Know About Hurricane Insurance Claims
10 Things to Know About Hurricane Insurance Claims
Know what's covered, what isn't, and how to make the most of your policy if you need to file a claim.
August 30, 2021
13 Reasons to Shop at Walmart (Even If You Hate Walmart)
13 Reasons to Shop at Walmart (Even If You Hate Walmart)
If you haven't shopped at the world's largest retailer in some time, here's some of what you've been missing.
August 4, 2021
25 Best Kirkland Products You Should Buy at Costco
25 Best Kirkland Products You Should Buy at Costco
Many of warehouse club Costco's store-branded Kirkland Signature items get high marks for quality and value. Check out our picks.
July 21, 2021
21 Best and Worst Things to Buy at Aldi
21 Best and Worst Things to Buy at Aldi
The German supermarket chain is known for low prices, but not every item on Aldi's shelves is a bargain. See our list of the best and worst buys.
July 14, 2021
Myth: Life Insurance is NOT Taxable
Myth: Life Insurance is NOT Taxable
The reality is that life insurance is treated as an asset in your estate. And if the payout pushes your estate past federal or state estate tax exclus…
July 12, 2021
How to Disaster-Proof Your Home
How to Disaster-Proof Your Home
Natural disasters are going to happen. Take steps to prepare—and see if you can get help with the costs.
July 9, 2021
States Boost 529 Plan Incentives
States Boost 529 Plan Incentives
Many states provide a tax break for residents, and now they're offering matching contributions and other perks.
July 9, 2021
How Much Does Amazon Prime Cost for a Membership?
How Much Does Amazon Prime Cost for a Membership?
The annual cost of an Amazon Prime membership has remained steady for both new and renewing members, even with new competition and the surge in busine…
July 9, 2021
How Much Does an Amazon Prime Membership Cost?
How Much Does an Amazon Prime Membership Cost?
The cost of an annual Amazon Prime membership has remained steady, even as Amazon struggled during the COVID-related lockdown and new competition aros…
July 8, 2021
14 Must-Have Items for Your Home Emergency Kit
14 Must-Have Items for Your Home Emergency Kit
Now more than ever, you need to be prepared to survive on your own in the case of disaster — days without power, food or water from the tap.
July 3, 2021
9 Things You Must Know About Retiring to Arizona
9 Things You Must Know About Retiring to Arizona
The Grand Canyon State offers so much more than that gorgeous hole in the ground. Check out whether you'd like to spend your golden years in this sout…
July 2, 2021
Financial Advice from America’s Founding Fathers
Financial Advice from America’s Founding Fathers
What money-management guidance can we glean from the words — and experience — of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and others?
July 1, 2021
How to Cancel Your Amazon Prime Membership
How to Cancel Your Amazon Prime Membership
That Amazon Prime membership costs you at least $119 a year. You haven't been using most of the perks and you didn't buy anything on Prime Day, so you…
June 25, 2021
Super Deals and Discounts for 2021
Super Deals and Discounts for 2021
Consumer prices are popping as the economy reopens, and that means finding good values is more important than ever. We uncovered bargains on everythin…
May 25, 2021
What Kids Need to Know About Finances
What Kids Need to Know About Finances
In a digital world, it's even more critical to teach children how to handle cold, hard cash.
May 24, 2021
10 Ways to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Their Finances
10 Ways to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Their Finances
There's a good chance that many adult children will have to get involved with their parents' financial lives as they age.
May 21, 2021
10 Best Financial Benefits for Military Families
10 Best Financial Benefits for Military Families
Service members face a range of threats – from the lethal to the financial. A wide array of generous benefits and programs are meant to offset some of…
May 19, 2021
Estate-Planning Your Stuff with T. Eric Reich
Estate-Planning Your Stuff with T. Eric Reich
What to do with the house, the vacation house and the china? We talk with a financial adviser who's got some wise counsel. Also, who makes up the so-c…
May 2, 2021
What You Need to Know about College 529 Savings Plans
What You Need to Know about College 529 Savings Plans
Do you know how much you’re able to contribute or what the funds could be used to pay for? How about how contributing affects your taxes? Check out th…
April 14, 2021
37 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2021
37 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2021
We flag a wide variety of cool side hustles to earn bonus bucks to cover expenses expected and unexpected as we begin to emerge from the pandemic lock…
April 8, 2021