Back to School: 5 College Planning Mistakes to Avoid
Sending your kid off to college can come with a hefty pricetag. As you begin the college planning process, keep these 5 common mistakes in mind.
Sending your kid off to college can come with a hefty pricetag. As you begin the college planning process, keep these 5 common mistakes in mind.
Halloween is a time for costumes, candy, and all things spooky, but have you ever thought about the truly frightening aspects of the future, particularly the soaring cost of college education? Let's explore some frightening facts about the cost of college and provide you with a step-by-step guide to saving for your child's higher education.
What education savings programs are right for you? A 529 plan is one of the most common educational investment options, but there are other choices. Let’s explore the different programs to help you determine which one is right for you.
Sending your child or grandchild off to college comes with a hefty price tag. Here's a quick overview of what expenses may qualify for a reduction in your taxes plus 3 tax-focused savings strategies.
You have bills to pay and a retirement to save for. Even if the thought of saving for your child’s education has crossed your mind, how can you make it happen amidst the never-ending financial pressures in life? It’s tempting to put saving for college on the back burner, but as anyone with kids knows, the days are long but the years are short. Regardless of whether your child is a toddler or a teenager, you’ll be planning college visits and filling out applications before you know it.
The end of the year represents the perfect opportunity to reflect on the last twelve months and to review your overall personal financial situation. 2019 may have been a great year, or perhaps you didn’t accomplish as much as you would have liked. In either case, 2020 can be a fresh start, allowing you an opportunity to become more intentional about accomplishing your goals.