Beginning in 2024, leftover money in a 529 College Savings Plan can be redirected to a Roth IRA without penalty for a qualified beneficiary of any income level. For this…
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Read MoreThe Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2024-2025 academic year will open this year in December, and, as a general rule, should be submitted as soon as…
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