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8 Times You Should Contact Your Financial Adviser
Whether you experience a job change or begin caring for aging parents, your financial adviser can help manage the impact on your financial plan.
By T. Eric Reich, CIMA®, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® Published
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The Perks of Filling Out the FAFSA
The FAFSA is the most critical document to get financial aid for college.
By Emma Patch Published
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Grandparents: Now is the Time to Contribute to Your Grandkid's 529 Plans
529 Plans With new changes to the FAFSA process, you can “superfund” their college savings – without affecting their financial aid status.
By Shane W. Cummings, CFP®, AIF® Published
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The Financial Aid Form Gets a Makeover
Paying for College Starting with the FAFSA available for filing in October 2022, the number of questions will be reduced from 108 to 36.
By Sandra Block Published
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7 Ways the Pandemic Will Change College Forever
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By John Miley 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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How to Use a Grandparent’s 529 Account to Reimburse College Expenses
529 Plans Through timely withdrawals and good recordkeeping, a grandparent’s 529 college-savings plan can help families recoup money spent on college.
By Kaitlin Pitsker Published
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Paying for Continuing Education With a 529 Plan
529 Plans You don’t have to pursue a college degree to be able to use tax-free money from a 529 college-savings plan to pay for classes.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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5 Key Financial Aid Considerations When Saving for College
college Get real about what you might need to pay for your child's education.
By Roger A. Young, CFP® Published
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