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13 Smart Ways to Spend $1,000 or More
spending We offer up several ways to get the most bang for your buck whether investing in yourself or others.
By the editors of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Published
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Getting a Pay Raise in 2020? Here's How to Make the Most of It
savings Congratulations, you just got a nice bump in your paycheck. Don't blow it. Instead, enjoy some, and then make the rest really work for you.
By Lisa Brown, CFP®, CIMA® Published
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Avoiding the Debt Trap for Your Child's Higher Education
Paying for College A four-year college experience could easily cost a family $100,000 these days. So, to make it work, parents need to do three things: Start saving early, help their kids be realistic and get a little creative.
By David E. Redding, CTFA, AEP Published
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How to Help Grandchildren Pay for College
Paying for College Follow these tax-saving strategies while gifting money to help fund their education.
By Emma Patch Published
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What Grandparents Need to Know About Using Savings Bonds for a Grandchild’s Education
Tax Breaks It’s not easy, but grandparents can avoid a tax bill when redeeming savings bonds to pay for a grandchild’s college costs.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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The Best College Savings Strategy to Use
529 Plans A 529 college savings plan comes with many advantages, and the best way to harness its power is to start ASAP and front-load your contributions.
By Paul V. Sydlansky, CFP Published
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How to Start Saving for Your Child's College Education
Paying for College It can feel overwhelming, but don't let that stop you, because you really can do it. Start today. Here's how.
By Jamie Letcher, CRPC® Published
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Lifelong Learners: Set Up a 529 Plan for Yourself
Making Your Money Last The state-specific saving program used for your children or grandchildren can also help educate you.
By Mary Kane Published
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How a Move Can Change Your 529 Plan Tax Deduction
529 Plans The tax deduction you get for contributing to your state’s 529 plan can disappear if you move to another state.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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