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529 Plans and Financial Aid Eligibility

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If you're thinking about opening a 529 account, or if you've already opened one, you might be wondering how 529 funds will affect your child's financial aid eligibility.…

College Cost Data for 2019-2020 School Year

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Each year, the College Board releases its annual Trends in College Pricing report. We've compiled the highlights for this school year.…

Understanding Personal Tax Credits

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You may be paying too much income tax if you're not claiming all the tax credits for which you're eligible. Which of these might apply to you?…

Income Tax Planning and 529 Plans

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The tax benefits offered by 529 plans make them attractive, but it's important to evaluate the consequences of withdrawals and contributions before you invest.…

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The FNA Afterschool Special

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Education has become a must have, leaving many students with financial gaps to fill. From loans to lenders and variables galore, let’s dig in.…

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Sharing Wealth: The Value of Your Financial Know-How

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Just like manners and social graces, financial know-how is a learned, studied behavior. And lessons learned along the path—perhaps your path—are always relevant, and deserve to be shared.…

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Across the Decades: Financial Advice that Spans the Divide

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Whether we want to admit it or not, we all need sound advice. But when it comes to finding reliable financial advice, the source plays a key role.…

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Juggling Act

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Prioritize your savings goals with help from an FNA advisor. Whether its retirement or college—or perhaps both—find financial direction you can trust.…