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Awareness Of 529 Plans Shrinking, Survey Says

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The percentage of people who know what 529 college savings plans are is shrinking, according to a recent survey by Edward Jones.

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College Savings Important To Teens

by FA Staff

More teenagers are saving for college than for a car, according to a survey released today.

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More HS Students Working To Pay For College

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More high school students plan to work and save their money to help pay for college and avoid too much debt, according to a new survey.

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Consumers Fail Credit Score Quiz

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About 40 percent of consumers don't realize mortgage lenders use credit scores to establish eligibility and pricing, according to a new survey.

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Colleges Soak Poor U.S. Students While Funneling Aid To Rich

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U.S. colleges such as Boston University are using financial aid to lure rich students while shortchanging the poor, forcing those most in need to take on heavy debt, a report found.

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529 College Savings Plans Lag Traditional Mutual Funds’ Performance

by FA Staff

A Morningstar report evaluating 529 college savings plans shows investors keep investing in these plans even as their performance lags.

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Scholarships Offered To Future Financial Advisors

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TD Ameritrade Institutional is offering ten $5,000 individual scholarships and a $50,000 university grant.

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Bringing Up Baby (Is Expensive)

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Child-care costs are going up, and advisors are seeing their clients find new ways to raise the kids.

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Poor Scholars Hit By Money Squeeze From Colleges

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Critics say wealthy schools are hurting poor and minority students by rescinding aid once they find out the students have awards.

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Recovery Mode

by Gail Liberman

The U.S. housing market is finally on the mend, experts say.

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