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• $9M in job training grants go to 3 Nevada colleges
• 2 Miss. colleges share $4.95M job training grants
• 4 Types of People Who Can Benefit From 529 Plans

$9M in job training grants go to 3 Nevada colleges Posted: 20 Sep 2013 10:53 AM PDT Three northern Nevada community colleges are getting nearly $9 million in stimulus grants to help train workers for better-paying jobs. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced the package of awards ...

2 Miss. colleges share $4.95M job training grants Posted: 20 Sep 2013 08:15 AM PDT The U.S. Labor Department has awarded $4.95 million in grants to develop job training programs at two community colleges in Mississippi. East Mississippi Community College will receive $2.7 million and ...

4 Types of People Who Can Benefit From 529 Plans Posted: 20 Sep 2013 07:52 AM PDT The higher education investment accounts known as 529 plans can be a great deal for many people. The tax-advantaged investment accounts offer families saving for college a federal tax break on earnings, along with state income tax deductions in many states. College savings plans also typically offer prepackaged investments based on the particular needs of families, which can make them an attractive option.

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