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TMTW 167 – This year is last year for NC 529 Plan Deduction

Tax and Money Tip of the Week: This Year is Last Year for NC 529 Plan Deduction |December 25, 2013 | No. 167 From the December 18th Raleigh News & Observer, another item changing at the end of 2013 for North … Continue reading

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TMTW #109 – Using IRAs to Cover Colleges Expenses

Tax and Money Tip of the Week Using IRAs to Cover College Expenses September 12th, 2012 | No. 109 It’s time for college students to head back to school.  But how are you going to pay for this next year of … Continue reading

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Education Tax Credits, Part I

Here is a brief overview of the American Opportunity Tax Credit and how it can be a real benefit to help ease the burden of higher education costs. Continue reading

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Throwing Out The Old Rules of Money

Conventional college-savings advice: The best way for grandparents to contribute to a grandchild’s education is a 529 college savings plan. These state-operated plans are designed to help families set aside funds for future college costs by offering tax breaks.
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Using IRAs to Cover College Expenses

It’s time for college students to head back to school. But how are you going to pay for this next year of college? Some people will be able to write the check. But the majority of the population relies on loans, grants, scholarships, funds from family members and student earnings to cobble together enough money to pay the bills. What if it isn’t enough? Can you use your retirement savings to help pay the bill?
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