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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
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Biden Administration Launches New Student Loan Repayment Plan
Federal student loan borrowers can file immediately for the new SAVE program.
By Brian O'Connell Published
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You’re Welcome! Scholarship Donors Lament Lack of Appreciation From Students
Many of today’s university students don’t seem to realize that they should thank the donor when they receive a scholarship or grant. Here are some ways to fix that.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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For College Financing, Consider an Income Share Agreement
Student loan debt can be crippling, especially if you don’t get a high-paying job. An income share agreement, or ISA, could be a step in the right direction.
By Daniel Rubin Published
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Can I Sue if a College Fails to Appropriately Educate My Child?
The case of a journalism major who can’t land a job because of poor writing skills raises the question of what a parent can do, if anything, when a college drops the ball.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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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.
By Tom Higgins Published
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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.
By Erin Bendig Published