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Registered Rep. May 1, 2004 Stan Luxenberg	American Activity Boasting a track record of steady returns, American Funds has emerged as the top player in the market for 529 savings plans.
The Motley Fool January 24, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	College Financial Aid 102 Understand how colleges view your assets when computing financial aid.
The Motley Fool June 11, 2010 Nathan Alderman	What the Fool Is a 529 Plan? A friendly, Foolish guide to the often confusing world of college savings plans.
The Motley Fool April 19, 2004 Robert Brokamp	What Will College Really Cost? You've heard the scary statistics, but the final price tag may not be so bad.
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The Motley Fool January 6, 2012 Morgan Housel	Surging Tuition: More Than Meets the Eye Hyperinflation, or just poor politics?
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Investment Advisor January 2010 Tere D'Amato	Expert's Corner: Acing Financial Aid Planning With portfolios still poorer, how can you advise clients with college aid needs?
Financial Planning August 1, 2009 Donald Jay Korn	College Panic Many of your clients with teenage children may be feeling the college panic about now. They are looking at diminished net worths and an uncertain job market and economy
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Registered Rep. February 25, 2015 Kevin McKinley	The Costs and Effects of High Tuition Advisors can diplomatically help clients and their children get the degree the kids need at a cost the family is willing and able to pay.
Registered Rep. October 23, 2007 John Churchill	College Costs: Up, Up and Away Recently released survey of college costs found that tuition and fees at 4-year public universities rose 6.6 percent per year in 2007.
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The Motley Fool April 14, 2004 Robert Brokamp	Starting Late at College Savings Haven't saved enough to pay for your kid's higher education? You have options.
Financial Advisor July 2010 Dalton & Dalton	The College Game Affluent families who want to fund college expenses without ruining retirement can take steps that may position them for financial aid.
Financial Advisor January 2011 Jerilyn Klein Bier	The College Shopping Maze Saving for college often isn't enough anymore; advisors help parents go school shopping.
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Financial Advisor November 2004 Gail Liberman	NASD Issues Alert On 529 Plans Brokerage offerings may be too limited. By buying out-of-state college savings plans, experts warn, investors sometimes miss out on important in-state tax advantages.
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The Motley Fool August 28, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Yes, You Can Afford Private School Does the thought of writing a five-figure tuition check make you feel a little light-headed? It's not easy, but here's how some parents are doing it.
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The Motley Fool July 22, 2005 Dayana Yochim	College vs. Retirement? Retirement Wins Before you set up your child's golden future, pay off high-interest debt, establish an emergency fund, get adequate insurance, and beef up your retirement savings. After those items are crossed off your list, you can start spoiling the youngsters.
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Financial Planning May 1, 2006 Bruce Harrington	School's In Here are simple tips to use when advising clients who are considering the purchase of a 529 college savings plan.
Financial Advisor January 2012 Jerilyn Klein Bier	College Crunch Advisors should start asking clients where their kids may want to attend college when the kids are high school freshmen or even in middle school, says Mazareas. There's a lot to talk about.
The Motley Fool March 22, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Tomorrow's College Costs Calculating what it will cost for college in the future for your offspring.
Financial Planning January 1, 2009 Deborah Fox	Coming Up Short The current economic environment is putting considerable pressure on families. But if parents and their financial advisors take a proactive approach to college planning, parents and students can avoid reliance on credit markets.
Financial Advisor July 2006 Raymond Fazzi	A Full-Fledged Specialty Education planning emerges as a new niche financial advisors as more clients need help with complex issues.
Financial Planning September 1, 2012 Ann Marsh	529 Plans: Untapped Potential of College Savings Plans Advisors can bring great benefits to their clients through college savings plans. Here are 15 advantages and 13 notes of caution.
The Motley Fool November 1, 2006 Selena Maranjian	Financial Aid Fiascos Feeling financially unprepared for college is a big source of stress for many people. Don't get caught flat-footed when planning for college costs.
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Investment Advisor August 2010 Marlene Y. Satter	Spend Wisely and Lower Your Expectations Parents are starting to consider such economy measures when it comes to college planning for their children.
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The Motley Fool June 19, 2009 Selena Maranjian	The Smart Way to Save for College If you're saving for someone's college education, look into 529 plans and what they might offer you. It might prove to be the difference between your kids going to the college of their choice or not.