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Get a 529 Plan Boost

You know about the possibility of your 401(k) contributions being matched (typically by an employer), but did you know that your 529 savings plan contributions could be matched as well? Last year, Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp., which provides credit-building services to businesses, announced plans to match, up to a certain amount, its employees’ 529 plan contributions. While you might not be one of the lucky employees who can take advantage of this deal, you may be able to get a similar perk through programs right in your own backyard. Here’s how you can get a slice of the 529 plan match pie.

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Classic Notes

Coming to terms with her voice’s extraordinary potential was initially difficult for Cooper. “In the beginning it was staggering. I recognize I have this gift, but what do I do with it? It was a weighty responsibility and challenge.” The discipline of opera during her college career was also at times overwhelming. “I struggled academically. I spent long nights learning how to sing and convey emotion in a foreign language—convincingly. There were times I when I wanted to give up, but my parents and my teachers didn’t give up on me and I persevered.”

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Step by Step

Stephens first came up with the idea in 2010, a week after high school ended. He spent much of that summer mapping out the business, designing the shoes, and researching manufacturing options. Stephens incorporated the business in late 2011 and began selling shoes six months later. He came up with $25,000 in startup funding, which was gleaned from his own savings and that of his new business partner and college roommate, Malcolm Conner, 20.

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Why You Must Always Invest in Stocks

Bouncing back, in fact, is something that stocks have been doing for decades. Even before the bear markets of the 21st century, the U.S. stock market has endured a lot—world wars, numerous recessions, and innumerable crises—and still delivered solid returns. According to Morningstar, large-company U.S. stocks have produced annualized returns of nearly 11% for the past 30 years, through 2012. Going back to 1926, to include the Great Depression, annualized returns are around 10%.

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