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States Boost 529 Plan Incentives

529 Plans Many states provide a tax break for residents, and now they're offering matching contributions and other perks.

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  How to Pay Off $130,000 in Parent PLUS Loans for Just $33,000

  Paying for College Meet Nate. He took out $130,000 in Parent PLUS loans for his kids. The standard repayment plan will cost him over $170,000. But some smart strategizing could get his bill down to $33,000 instead. Here’s how.

  By Saki Kurose, CSLP®, IAR Published 10 April 21

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  Brandon Copeland: Should Student Athletes Be Paid to Play?

  Feature During the height of March Madness, Kiplinger.com contributing editor and NFL linebacker Brandon Copeland and Casey Schwab, founder and CEO of Altius Sports, discuss financial compensation for student athletes.

  By Brandon Copeland Published 29 March 21

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  4 Ways Broke Grad Students Can Raise Their Income While Still in School

  college Grad students can lighten their financial loads by targeting specific opportunities as they complete their studies. Here are four places to start looking.

  By Matt J. Goren, Ph.D., CFP® Published 10 February 21

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  Biden Extends Student Loan Relief, Is Loan Forgiveness Next?

  Coronavirus and Your Money On his first day as president, Joe Biden continued the suspension of student loan payments until October.

  By Rocky Mengle Published 20 January 21

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  Will College Students Get a Second Stimulus Check? (Hint: It Depends!)

  taxes College students were shut out of the first round of stimulus payments, but they're hoping for a better deal with a second stimulus check.

  By Rocky Mengle Published 23 December 20

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  What the New President Means for Your Money

  Politics President-Elect Biden wants more consumer protections and perks for the middle class and seniors.

  By Lisa Gerstner Published 17 November 20

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  Divorce: Who Pays for Education and How to Afford It

  Divorce You think Junior should go to public school, and your ex wants him to go to a pricey private school instead. Who pays? How do you decide? Buckle up, because these discussions could get bumpy.

  By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™ Published 6 November 20

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  File the FAFSA Now: Urgent Reasons for Families to File Early in 2020 for College Aid

  college If you have a college-bound student at home, don't procrastinate on securing financial aid for the 2021-22 school year.

  By Emma Patch Published 9 October 20

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  Back in School Decades Later

  Empty Nesters Getting a degree or certificate in retirement or later in life can have its advantages.

  By Alina Tugend Published 2 September 20

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