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You’ve always planned to help your children save for their college educations. There’s just one problem: Those kids are already in high school and you’ve not even managed to save …
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Whether you have never been to college, have some college credits from many years ago, or simply need to retool your education for a career change, there is much to …
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Most parents with college-bound kids know about the traditional 529 college savings plan. It allows parents or grandparents to put money into a tax-advantaged savings or investment account that can …
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When it comes to a career, knowing what you want to do is half the battle. The other half is actually finding a job in your chosen field. In some …
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When most people think of saving for a college education, they usually think of 529 savings plans or Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESA). These accounts allow you to grow your …
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Raising kids is expensive. The numbers bear this out: The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that in 2015 a middle-income family spent an average $12,980 each year on each child. …
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College is about more than just getting a degree. For many new college students, starting this phase of education is also a time to learn any number of important life …
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As a college student, your credit score probably isn’t a priority. You’re too busy worrying about exams, homework, and scraping together enough money for a pizza on Friday night. But …
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The cost of college has risen so high that even middle and higher-income parents may qualify for some financial aid. Beyond how much money you earn, how a family structures …
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Before heading off to college, you need to budget for its many expenses. On top of tuition, course materials, and room and board, many people also forget about one important …
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