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By Joseph Hurley • Bankrate.com
Tips for tapping needs-based financial aid
In a last-minute push for financial aid, these tips will help you get the most bang for your buck.
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Health insurance not qualified 529 expense
Article: The IRS says certain fees may be counted under a 529 plan, but health premiums aren't among them.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
New GI Bill pays children's college
Article: In an added benefit, the money you squirreled away in a 529 plan can be withdrawn, penalty-free.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
3 ways to take a 529 plan distribution
Article: Here's how you can receive your 529 plan money, and which approach is best for you.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
529 offers low-risk investment options
Article: Most 529 college savings plans now offer money-market funds, CDs and other "safe" investment options.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
College bonds: a taxing Catch-22
Article: Savings bonds for tuition are tax deductible, if you can qualify. Here's what to do if you can't.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
Combine 529 plan with other credits
Article: Taking two or more tax benefits means splitting college expenses between them, but don't double dip.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
College saving options: Roth IRA vs. 529
Article: Each choice has its pros and cons. Find out which one is right for your college education.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
Parent, not the child, controls 529 plan
Article: A savings plan may be for your college education, but the parent decides what goes in and what comes out.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
Finding financial aid as a married student
Article: When it comes to getting college money, marriage can be an advantage instead of an obstacle.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
Protecting grandchildren's 529 plans
Article: There are ways to keep a successor from spending your grandchildren's 529 savings.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
Coverdells not as flexible as 529 plans
Article: 529 plans don't have the $2,000 annual limit of a Coverdell, allowing a family to open more accounts.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
Move money from loser 529 plan to new plan
Article: If your overly aggressive 529 plan is underwater, you can roll it over to a new fund or new plan.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
Keep paying 529, even with kid in college
Article: Even with family's multiple 529 plans, continue to support child in college to reap tax benefits.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
Poor 529 planning opens door to taxes
Article: Failing to correctly time 529 plan withdrawals and payments can open the door to taxes and penalties.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
Generous tax credit on tuition
Article: There are many tax incentives for students. Make sure to use the right mix for you and your child.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
College R.A.s aren't taxed on room, board
Article: If it's a condition of being a college resident adviser, the IRS doesn't include it as income.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
With multiple 529s, which to spend first?
Article: Multiple 529s could make you the traffic cop, deciding who should spend first.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
Top ways to trim college costs
Article: There are several things children can do to help their parents trim college costs, says the College Money Guru.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
Delay use of 529 plan if it has lost money
Article: Delay using 529 plan if it has lost money in the market, or liquidate it and claim a loss on taxes.
2009-11-16T00:00:00
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