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Move money from loser 529 plan to new plan
story: If your overly aggressive 529 plan is underwater, you can roll it over to a new fund or new plan.
http://compuserve.bankrate.com/finance/college-finance/move-money-from-loser-529-plan-to-new-plan.aspx
posted 3/9/2009 12:00:00 AM
Stimulus gives students financial boost
story: Federal stimulus legislation creates expanded college money breaks that reach more students.
http://compuserve.bankrate.com/finance/college-finance/stimulus-gives-students-financial-boost-1.aspx
posted 3/4/2009 12:00:00 AM
Top ways to trim college costs
story: There are several things children can do to help their parents trim college costs, says the College Money Guru.
http://compuserve.bankrate.com/finance/college-finance/top-ways-to-trim-college-costs.aspx
posted 2/18/2009 6:40:00 AM
Delay use of 529 plan if it has lost money
story: Delay using 529 plan if it has lost money in the market, or liquidate it and claim a loss on taxes.
http://compuserve.bankrate.com/finance/college-finance/delay-use-of-529-plan-if-it-has-lost-money.aspx
posted 2/2/2009 7:00:00 AM
529 offers low-risk investment options
story: Most 529 college savings plans now offer money-market funds, CDs and other "safe" investment options.
http://compuserve.bankrate.com/finance/college-finance/529-offers-low-risk-investment-options.aspx
posted 1/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
8 ways to save on college visits
story: Parents spend a bundle on college costs. There's no reason to spend too much on visiting schools ahead of time.
http://compuserve.bankrate.com/finance/college-finance/8-ways-to-save-on-college-visits-1.aspx
posted 1/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Can't roll 529 money into retirement
story: Money from a 529 plan is not eligible to be rolled into a tax-advantaged retirement account.
http://compuserve.bankrate.com/finance/college-finance/can-t-roll-529-money-into-retirement.aspx
posted 1/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Cutting tuition costs
story: Don't let the sticker shock scare you. The right combination of student aid, student work and student imagination can really help.
http://compuserve.bankrate.com/finance/video/cutting-tuition-costs.aspx
posted 1/20/2009 3:59:00 PM
Poor 529 planning opens door to taxes
story: Failing to correctly time 529 plan withdrawals and payments can open the door to taxes and penalties.
http://compuserve.bankrate.com/finance/college-finance/poor-529-planning-opens-door-to-taxes.aspx
posted 1/19/2009 7:00:00 AM
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