COLLEGE PLANNING
How to Pick the Right College Plan
There's a dizzying array of ways to save
The Scholarship Hunt
Financial aid can be found, but competition is tough
If Your Kid Drops Out...
For some, tuition insurance may be a good idea
Shop Your Way to College Savings
These Web sites funnel retail rebates to your account
Pay Now, Study Later
Suddenly, earning 8% on tuition savings looks smart
Online Extra: What About Those Custodial Accounts?
Though 529 plans are now more advantageous, these old favorites still have their uses
Commentary: Second Thoughts on Early Decision
The program is due for an overhaul
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Tax-Free
College Savings
Thanks to a 2001 law, 529 plans are looking better than ever, says BW's Carol Cropper. Now, neither contributions or withdrawal are taxed
Saving for College Will Yield Smarter Returns
An array of new options is now available (Special Report, 1/28/02)
Give It the Old College Try with a 529 Plan
A tax-free--or close to it--way to save for schooling
(BW Investor, 9/24/01)
How to Cash Out Junior's College Fund
The tricky part is curbing taxes and boosting aid
(BW Investor, 3/12/01)
A Guide to Lead You through the College Maze
Independent counselors can be a huge help (BW Investor, 3/12/01)
Wise Ways to Help a Grandkid Pay Tuition
Educational gifts come wrapped in tax breaks (BW Investor, 3/12/01)
College Savings Plans Come of Age
How to sift through the many options states now offer
(BW Investor, 3/12/01)
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