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THE SHORT ANSWER
Roth IRAs vs. 529s: A College-Savings Smackdown
Using a retirement account to save for college invites many potential pitfalls.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
College-Planning Tips for Special-Needs Families
More students with disabilities are attending college, making the need for financial planning even greater.
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FUND SPY
Is Your 529 Plan a Star Performer?
Morningstar measures college-savings plans' risk-adjusted performance.
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529 Rollover Can Have Tax Impact--For Good or Bad
6 Big Myths About 529 Plans
A Gift Tax Loophole for 529 Plans
What Can You Do if Your 529 Expectations Change?
Morningstar Names Best 529 College-Savings Plans
Stars Can Help Guide College Savers
Making Dollars and Sense of College Savings' State Benefits

Budgeting & Saving

Financial Aid Not Just for Low-Income Families
These Tax Breaks Can Ease the Pain of Paying for College
Using Life Insurance for College Savings? Proceed With Caution
Who Should Pay for College? Parenting Approaches Differ
College Savers Deserve Better
Should Coverdell Account Owners Run for Cover?
Grandparents: Study Up on How Best to Help With College Costs
Don't Sabotage Your Retirement to Pay for College
Consolidating Student Loans Is Not a No-Brainer

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