Kelsey Mason is the associate director of regulatory and legislative affairs for the Education Finance Council, the trade ...

Answer: A lot of people experience sticker shock when they sit down to look at college costs today. For the 2025-2026 academic year, U.S. News & World Report puts the average cost of tuition and fees ...

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There’s a new rule in place that makes 529 plans an even more attractive way to save for your child’s education. As of last year, unused funds in a 529 plan can be transferred into a Roth IRA. As a ...

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