Building Blocks for Financing College with Less Debt
Financing a college education with the least amount of debt involves putting together a variety of...
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Category: Education Planning
New Changes to College Financial Aid and Education Tax Benefits
In late December 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, another relief...
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By the Numbers: The Price of College
With classes now underway at most universities, students are starting to dig into their semesters...
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Preparing to file the FAFSA
Even with the new school year just getting underway, college students and families should already...
Read MoreThe Late-Start Guide to College Savings
Is your child hurtling toward college but you haven’t given more than a few anxious thoughts to how you’re going to pay for it? School is drawing closer and tuition projections seem to grow more outlandish by the...
Read MoreBack-to-School Season is Here
Written by: Jeremy Shafer It’s that time of year again! Retail outlets load up on pencils and paper, backpacks, and every school supply under the sun. It’s also a time to revisit a popular financial planning tool – college...
Read MoreThe Worst Plan for College Savings
You might think that not saving at all is your worst colleg saving plan, however, the worst college savings plan is to reduce tax deductible contributions to a 401(k), whos deferred growth can compund over decades, in favor of...
Read MorePaying for Your Child's College Education: A Timeline
The US News and World Report wrote a terrific article with a list of reminders and strategies to consider as the years go by and your children get older and closer to their higher education. Did you know that for the 2012-2013...
Read MoreIs a college degree worth the cost?
Written by: Jeremy Shafer Many articles today are questioning the value of a college degree, wondering whether the rising cost of a college education is worth it. From the graphic below, we see that a higher percentage of...
Read MoreFinancial Gifts to Children
A recent article from Morningstar.com covers this topic. Many peoplewonder what is the best way to give financial gifts or teach their children or grandchildren the right way of investing and saving. Whether you are looking to...
Read MoreNo More Paper Savings Bonds Starting 01-01-12
Starting next year, you’ll no longer be able to buy paper savings bonds at banks and other financial institutions. Paper savings bonds, which have been around since 1935, will be replaced by electronic bonds come January...
Read MoreThe Error-Proof Portfolio: Avoid These 'Investments' When Saving for Kids
Although there are some immutable concepts in the realm of money and investing, such as “buy low and sell high” and “start early,” the best vehicles for achieving various financial goals tend to ebb and...
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