28 Sep Grandma’s 529 plan can hurt financial aid

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How a gifted account can impact financial aid....

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26 Sep The difference between UTMAs and UGMAs

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How these custodial accounts are similar and different. ...

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06 Sep Spending strategies for 529 Plans

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Spend 529 plan money on "qualified expenses" only....

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30 Aug College students and credit cards

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How to help a student while limiting your liability. ...

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23 Aug Finding money for that last college bill

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Consequences of a college loan versus home equity borrowing. ...

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19 Aug Sons, daughters and equal college savings

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What to do when a grandparent isn't equal with the grandkids. ...

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18 Aug Does NJ’s 529 plan make the grade?

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You don't have to choose New Jersey's 529 plan. ...

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12 Aug Calculating need-based financial aid

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A primer on financial aid calculations, and how gifts can impact aid. ...

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04 Aug Is scholarship money taxable?

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Several factors determine if scholarship funds are taxable. ...

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01 Aug Will tuition gifts hurt college financial aid?

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Understand how gifts could negatively impact financial aid. ...

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