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I have 5 kids and can't pay for their college. I decided not to do a 529 plan, and here's how we are helping them out instead.
We decided to not have 529 plans for our kids and instead set up UTMA accounts for them. They are m…
Kate Wehr
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I started my kids' 529 account at birth with the intention of not touching it until college. I changed my mind.
We started setting aside $150 every month for her college fund. Now we are using it to pay for midd…
Jess deCourcy Hinds
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What is a 529 plan? How they work and what they're used for
A 529 plan is an investment account earmarked for educational expenses. Earnings and withdrawals ar…
Lee Huffman,Tessa Campbell
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Inheritance can destroy a family or be a life-changing gift. Here's how I advise my clients as an estate-planning attorney.
Dana Blue says she's seen clients experience "sudden wealth syndrome," where, after coming into mon…
Jen Glantz
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529 plan tax deductions are offered by 34 states - here's the list for 2021, along with states that give breaks for each other's plans
This chart details the 529 plan tax deductions or credits that 34 states provide on contributions f…
Lee Huffman
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529 plans offer a tax-free way to save for and pay educational expenses - here's how these state-sponsored investment accounts work
A 529 plan is an investment account earmarked for educational expenses. Earnings and withdrawals ar…
Lee Huffman
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What are the best college-savings investments? 5 ways to grow your money for the ever-higher costs of higher education
Certain investments and savings plans are better for growing a college nest egg. Here are five, alo…
Jean Folger
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4 things to do today to save money if you want to go to grad school in 5 years
To save money for grad school in five years, start by refinancing private student loans you already…
Liz Knueven
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UK suspending flights from 6 African countries over new coronavirus variant fears: 'Our scientists are deeply concerned'
The UK is suspending flights from several African countries over a newly identified coronavirus var…
Blake Dodge
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6 things parents should know about saving money with 529s — they're not just for college, and they come with tax benefits
Two financial advisors share the benefits of creating a 529 account for children, from paying for c…
Kelly Burch
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I know 529 plans are considered one of the best ways to pay for college, but I won't be opening one for my son. Here's why.
Hryshchyshen Serhii / Getty Images The author is not pictured. We all want our childr…
Sarah Li Cain
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My husband and I have a plan for his end-of-year bonus to supercharge our retirement savings
I don't have a 401(k), and I want to make sure I have my own retirement plan in place, so my husban…
Rachel Morgan Cautero
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Canada Pension Plan Investment Board delivers 0.2% returns in September quarter
For the quarter ended September, the fund gave 0.2% returns, “continuing to outperform leading g…
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Cement companies plan price hike of ₹10-30 per bag
Emkay Global in a recent sectoral report said the average pan-India cement price increase was ab…
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Sensex falls by 1,300 points, Nifty trading at 14,529 — IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv stocks down
The key Indian equity indices fell on Monday morning with heavy selling in banking, finance and aut…
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Biden's top student-loan official details how he plans to fix 'confusing' and 'inconsistent' debt repayment plans that have pushed millions into default
While Federal Student Aid head Richard Cordray wants to fix student-loan servicing, many borrowers …
Ayelet Sheffey
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5 strategies for estate planning to get you started protecting your family and funds
These five estate-planning tips can be crucial in safeguarding and transferring your assets, and av…
Janet Berry-Johnson
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A custodial account is a financial account that parents manage in their child's name - a tool to transfer and build wealth that can invest in almost any asset
A custodial account is an investment account that's in a child's name but managed by an adult. Used…
Romona Paden
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How the CEO of Wingstop plans to boost sales by dropping DoorDash as an exclusive delivery partner and finally entering the chicken sandwich wars
Wingstop CEO Michael Skipworth said adding Uber Eats as a new delivery partner and entering the chi…
Nancy Luna
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A tax-advantaged 529 account can help any parent save for college, as long as they know what to look for
A 529 plan is a type of tax-advantaged investment account for education. When you fund a 529, your …