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Planning: RETIREMENT COLLEGE BUDGETING ESTATE PLANNING
SAVING FOR COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID

GETTING STARTED

	ABCs of Saving for College
	Tax Breaks for College Savers
	529 Plan FAQs
	Uncover the Best Coverdells
	Student Loans 101
	Master the Financial Aid Process
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COLLEGE TOOLS

	100 best values in public colleges
	100 best values in private colleges
	The best (and the rest) of the college savings plans
	How do I figure a monthly college savings plan?
	What will it take to save for a college education?
	What is the payoff for going back to school?

MONEY-SMART KIDS

Who Pays for College?
Think of it as a joint venture, with kids pitching in to give themselves a stake in their own education.
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ASK KIM

A 529 Has International Appeal

By Kimberly Lankford
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I'd like to start saving for my 5-year-old's education but we don't know where we're going to be living in 12 years. Would 529-plan funds be available without penalty to pay for an overseas education?
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SPECIAL REPORT

Getting the Most from Your College Dollar
Download this 20-page PDF to find out how to select a college that's a good financial fit as well as a good educational fit.
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MONEY SMART KIDS

College Funds for You and Your Kids

By Janet Bodnar
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When it comes to saving and paying for college, you can use a 529 plan, education savings account and even an IRA.
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SOLVED!

Do we Save for College or Retirement?
Consider loans for college because there aren't any for retirement.
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529s can be Used for Future Kids - 01/2005
Parents Can't Tap Child's Custodial Account - 12/2004
Encourage Kids to Save - 12/2004
Custodial Account Q&A - 12/2004
Consider Your State's 529 First - 09/2004
Divorce and College Costs - 08/2004
Saving with Upromise - 06/2004
Go Wild With 529s - 06/2004
Coverdells Have Little Effect on Aid - 04/2004
Separate Insurance From College Savings - 04/2004
Compare State Deductions for College Savings - 04/2004
Get Around Coverdell's Cutoffs - 04/2004
Ways to Pay for College - 03/2004
Paying for College - 03/2004
Get Tax-Free Money for College - 02/2004
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