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I'm 56 and plan to retire at 62. I will have both public pensions and social security - but I also have a child starting college that I want to pay for. Do I need professional help?

I’m 56 and plan to retire at 62. I will have both public pensions and social security – but I also have a child starting college that I want to pay for. Do I need professional help?

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Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I’m 56 and work for a state university, so I will have a state retirement plan. Previously, I worked full time and contributed to social security for 20 years. I still work part-time and contribute to social security. I plan to retire in six years when I turn 62, and recently started …

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Tight job market could help kill taxpayer-funded college racketeering

Tight job market could help kill taxpayer-funded college racketeering

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For decades, parents have sacrificed themselves and students have gone into debt to fund college degrees that lead nowhere. But the college scam could soon break out. Not thanks to a moral wake-up call from college administrators. Instead, a tight job market is prompting more employers, including Google, IBM and some state governments, to drop …

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The floodgates are open to grandparents to save on college for grandkids

The floodgates are open to grandparents to save on college for grandkids

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If you’re a grandparent looking to save the day by helping your grandkids pay for college, take a look at a tax-efficient 529 college savings plan before the end of the year. Rule changes to federal financial aid calculations in 2023 mean new investment opportunities are open for family members to help without hurting financial …

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Yes, you can invest as little as $100: Here are 4 ways to get started

Yes, you can invest as little as $100: Here are 4 ways to get started

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