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How Grandparents Can Help with Education ExpensesBefore paying for your grandkids' education, it's important to consider how to help them without risking your own retirement. Here are 10 things to think about.
By Jennifer Waters
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How This 529 'Superfund' Strategy Can Transform Your Estate PlanThis 529 strategy — superfunding a 529 — can help you maximize savings for a child or grandchild's education expenses.
By Erin Bendig
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Use the 529 Grandparent Loophole To Maximize College SavingsUse the 529 grandparent loophole to fund a grandchild’s education without impacting their financial aid eligibility.
By Erin Bendig
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Best 529 Plans of 2026Check out the best 529 plans of 2026 to find the best plan for your child or grandchild’s college savings.
By Erin Bendig
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Free (or Cheap) College for Seniors and Retirees in All 50 Statesretirement Whether it's to complete a degree, gain new knowledge or just for fun, seniors and retirees can go or get back to school "on the cheap."
By Bob Niedt
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Our Grandchild Wants Help Paying for a $90k-Per-Year College.We're 75 with $3.2 million. Our son is pressuring us to help pay for our granddaughter's college so she can avoid student loans. What should we do?
By Maurie Backman
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529 Plan Contribution Limits for 2026Each state sets 529 plan contribution limits, which range from $235,000 to slightly more than $600,000..
By Kathryn Pomroy
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529 Plans: Everything You Need to Know529 Plans 529 plans offer convenience and potential tax benefits when saving for education. That said, there are still a range of rules you’ll need to know (and follow).
By Elaine Silvestrini
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Should we fund our grandchild's 529 or our retirement?We're 54 with $1.8 million saved. My wife wants to start a college fund for our grandchild, but I think we should keep funding our retirement. Who is right?
By Maurie Backman
