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Figuring out what you are expected to pay for college can be a confusing and overwhelming task. You face many different questions and for some people stress begins to kick in. How much will college really cost? Will I be able to afford it? How will I pay for college? Will I need to take …
I’ve found that the two main reasons why people don’t make progress with achieving their financial goals are Time and Knowledge. We get bogged down by things at work and want to spend any free time with our families or doing things we enjoy. It can also be overwhelming to know where to start when …
This Podcast is the first part of a three part series on Education Planning Part I – Saving and Planning for CollegePart II – How to Cut the Cost of CollegePart III – Post College – How to Handle Your Student Loan Even the least financially savvy people know that saving for college is a …
Preparing Your Children for Adulthood through Financial Literacy As a financial advisor, I learn a lot about clients’ short and long-term financial goals through many conversations and building relationships with them. I also often learn about their frustrations and regrets regarding past financial decisions. During these conversations about financial regrets, I often remind clients that …
One of the questions I receive when someone starts saving for their children’s college via a 529 plan is what happens if their children do not go to college. One option is to have another family member use the funds in the 529 plan to pay for their education. If we take that into account …
Our children get report cards at school that show how they are progressing with their learning. As parents we should get a progress report that shows how well a parent is saving for their children’s college education. I started putting together an annual report that projects what percentage of college expenses you can cover based …
As part of my internship, I was asked to write an article about how newly college grads should spend their money. While I’m only half way through college, I like to think I have matured in many ways since high school. While many people can say they had the “time of their life” in high …
Everyone has a finite amount of money that they can allocate to their financial goals. One debate that always comes up in financial circles is should I pay off more of the principal on my mortgage or invest the extra money in hopes of earning a higher return than my home interest rate. A less …
