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Want to Avoid Years of Crushing Debt? Save for College Now
College is more expensive than ever: Not properly planning to fund your own education or that of your child could saddle you or them (or both of you) with decades of debt.
By Jared Elson, Investment Adviser Published
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Student Loan Borrowers To See Better Protections Under New Rules
Student loan borrowers will be better protected against sudden school closures under the rules, the DOE says.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Have Leftover 529 Funds? Expert Strategies for Unused Balances
Excess 529 funds represent both a challenge and an opportunity, and knowing your options is essential.
By Marguerita Cheng Published
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Financial Planning Now That Your New Baby Has Arrived
First, congratulations! Second, a seasoned wealth adviser is here to share his knowledge and experience of planning for and protecting the future of his newborn.
By Kara Duckworth, CFP®, CDFA® Published
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Biden Cancels $37M in Student Loan Debt for Phoenix University Borrowers
Student loans for 1,200+ Phoenix University enrollees cancelled over misleading ad campaign.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Using a 529 Plan? Here’s What to Keep in Mind
As the school year progresses, ensure you’re using the money for qualified expenses and keeping track of documentation. Taxes and options for unused funds are also considerations.
By Julie Virta, CFP®, CFA, CTFA Published
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Three Ways Parents Can Transfer Wealth to Help Their Kids
From custodial accounts to trusts, Baby Boomers can take part in the great wealth transfer in ways that won’t burden their kids with extra taxes.
By Alvina Lo Published
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How to Align Strategies for Student Loans and Retirement
Parents who want to help their kids pay for college also need to keep their own retirement planning in mind.
By Erik Kroll, CFP® Published
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College Students Share Encouraging Financial Report Cards
New data on college students' financial outlooks finds many silver linings in a cloudy economic backdrop.
By Ben Demers Published