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Trump Accounts Guide 2026: $1,000 Deposit and Section 530A Rules

What is a Trump Account and how do I open one for my child? A Trump Account is a new federally authorized investment account for children, created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as IRC Section 530A. The Trump Accounts guide below walks families through the $1,000 federal seed deposit, $5,000 annual contribution cap,…

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OBBBA Student Loan Limits: New Caps & Professional Degree Rule

How did OBBBA change federal student loans for graduate and professional students? The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA, Pub. L. No. 119-21) placed new caps on federal student loans and directed the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) to define which “professional degree” programs qualify for higher borrowing limits. Under the DOE’s final rule, only…

A flat design illustration showing a split road. One path, labeled 'COLLEGE,' has a graduation cap. The other path, 'RETIREMENT,' has a palm tree and a sun. In the middle, a smiling, relieved person holds a piggy bank, looking at a new, third path labeled 'SECURE 2.0' that connects the other two, showing it's possible to do both.

529 College Savings vs FAFSA: How to Solve the Complexities

  Worried your retirement savings will hurt your child’s financial aid? You’re not alone. We break down the FAFSA rules, the 529 plan dilemma, and the new game-changing law that could be the solution you’ve been looking for. Let’s talk about something that causes a *ton* of stress for parents. It’s that constant financial tug…