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Financial Literacy Month: April Is the Real Time for Resolutions April 1, 2021 3:16 PM   |  

Financial Literacy Month is a good time to think about your financial wellness. Have you set goals, and are you on track to get there?

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The High Price of Higher Learning: Rising Costs and Growing Debt March 3, 2021 3:13 PM   |  

Here's a look at the rising cost of attending college and how to start saving for college.

2 min read  |  College Savings Plans
In Changing Times, Does Investing in a 529 Plan for College Still Make Sense? December 8, 2020 10:30 AM   |  

High costs and an uncertain job future have some parents weighing the idea of college.

5 min read  |  College Savings Plans
The Birds and the Bees of Stocks and CDs: 4 Investing Lessons for Teens August 17, 2020 10:30 AM   |  

Got kids? Learn how to teach them about money, especially during their teenage years. Here’s what you need to know about investing for teens.

3 min read  |  Household Finances
Back-to-School Money Goals August 6, 2020 10:30 AM   |  

Going back to school looks different right now, but goal setting hasn’t changed. Here’s what you need to know.

5 min read  |  College Savings Plans
What Is a 529 College Savings Plan, and What Education Expenses Can I Use It For? July 6, 2020 10:30 AM   |  

Saving for college? The 529 plan is one of the most common college savings tools. Learn how a 529 plan can help you invest and save for higher education.

3 min read  |  College Savings Plans
Four Tips to Help Make Investing and Saving for College Easier May 26, 2020 11:00 AM   |  

Parents don't have to be intimidated by the growing costs of higher education. Here are some tips for tackling the task of saving for college.

3 min read  |  College Savings Plans
ABC + ESG? Education Savings Plus Socially Responsible Investing November 4, 2019 10:15 AM   |  

Socially responsible investing is maturing, growing in assets, and moving into new territory. Find out where ESG investing is heading next.

2 min read  |  Portfolio Strategy
College Savings Plans 101: Commonly Asked Questions Answered August 9, 2019 10:15 AM   |  

From getting your college savings plans started to later tax implications, we've got information on the most commonly asked college education savings questions.

5 min read  |  College Savings Plans
Estate Planning at Any Age: It’s Not Just for the Wealthy June 17, 2019 10:15 AM   |  

Consider getting an early start to estate planning, no matter what your age or financial situation. Organizing your financial affairs and estate can be a fruitful exercise at any point of your financial journey, but the sooner, the better.

4 min read  |  Estate Planning
Start a College Fund Early, and Let Your Kid in on the Plan May 17, 2019 9:00 AM   |  

Looking to the future? Starting a college fund can be part of an education investment plan for investing in a lifetime.

5 min read  |  College Savings Plans
Accumulation: Four Steps to Build Your Retirement Portfolio February 22, 2019 4:00 AM   |  

Ready to invest for retirement? Learn a few simple steps to get a retirement investment portfolio ready for the road.

5 min read  |  Portfolio Management
Financial Planning for Baby: What It Costs to Raise a Child February 21, 2019 4:00 AM   |  

Having children can be costly, but the family budget can be flexible to pay for them if you plan ahead.

3 min read  |  Household Finances
New Tax Laws: What They Mean for Investors November 9, 2018 4:00 AM   |  

Learn how new tax laws might impact your income, retirement and education savings plans, as well as your family's financial well-being.

5 min read  |  Tax Strategy
Financial Aid: Understanding Expected Family Contribution (EFC) October 11, 2018 4:00 AM   |  

Expected family contribution? As the time comes to start using the college savings you've accrued, be sure to know your EFC for your financial aid worksheets.

5 min read  |  College Savings Plans
College Loan Basics: Private Student Loans, Savings & More June 8, 2018 4:00 AM   |  

The cost of college is high and it's been climbing steadily. Many students rely on loans to help them through. Looking for a student loan? Here are some alternatives.

5 min read  |  Household Finances
Tax Incentives: Govt Guiding Good Choices in Savings, Investing April 2, 2018 12:00 AM   |  

Tax incentives are designed to stimulate the economy. See the popular tax deductions and tax credits aimed at education, home buying and retirement savings from TD Ameritrade.

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Coverdell ESA: Kindergarten-to-College Education Savings Plans March 19, 2018 8:00 PM   |  

There are plenty of ways to save for your children’s college educations, but the Coverdell ESA lets you invest toward kindergarten, elementary, and high school costs.

3 min read  |  College Savings Plans
How Tax-Free Investments May Benefit You, Your Kids, Charities February 11, 2018 11:00 PM   |  

We love our country but it is still hard to pay that tax bill, learn about tax free investments such as tax free bonds that can help diversify your portfolio and potentially lower your tax burden.

4 min read  |  Tax Strategy
Estate Planning At Any Age: It's Not Just for the Wealthy December 19, 2017 11:00 PM   |  

Consider getting an early start to estate planning, no matter what your age or financial situation.

4 min read  |  Estate Planning
Estate Planning: Build Up, Draw Down, Distribute Balance July 19, 2017 12:00 AM   |  

Learn why estate plans aren’t just for the wealthy, and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones.

5 min read  |  Estate Planning
Paying for College? Here’s How to Use those Savings Plans April 7, 2017 12:00 AM   |  

Paying for college? Here’s the smart way to spend with 529s and Coverdell education savings plans.

3 min read  |  College Savings Plans
Smart Spoiling: Why You Should Invest in Your Grandchildren February 20, 2017 11:00 PM   |  

Being a grandparent gives you new opportunities to invest. Learn how investing for grandchildren may help you spoil them long into the future.

3 min read  |  College Savings Plans
Let Your Money Work For You, Avoid Tuition Sticker Shock Later October 19, 2016 12:00 AM   |  

The cost of college is rising and so is student debt. Learn how parents and grandparents can help kids pay for college with 529 college savings plans.

4 min read  |  College Savings Plans
Paying for College: How Grandparents Are Helping Out July 27, 2015 8:00 PM   |  

Grandparents are increasingly using 529 College Savings Plans and other means to help defray the costs of rising college tuition and leaner parental savings.

4 min read  |  College Savings Plans
Why Wait for Financial Aid? July 31, 2014 8:00 PM   |  

Steep college tuition is rising and securing financial aid is complex, possibly making tax-advantaged 529 College Savings Plans more attractive than ever.

5 min read  |  College Savings Plans

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