Make College Savings - and Your Kids - Work for YouGreenfield, Stanley
With statistics like that, it’s easy to see motivation behind another great program we just launched called the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program, or CalKIDS. It promotes the mindset—even the expectation—of going to college, while also helping families jumpstart college f...
As you build your child’s college fund, don’t overlook the golden opportunity to impart some financial wisdom. Get your kids involved in the college savings process in age-appropriate ways. Money isn’t always the most fun conversation, but make it a natural part of conversations. Share st...
No matter how old your child or grandchild is, it's never too early to start figuring out how you may help them pay for their education. According to the College Savings Plans Network, it's estimated that, at an inflation rate of 6%, it will cost $261,277 to send a ...
I don’t have a good 401k) and the point would be moot on whether we should save more for JB’s 529. I’m pretty sure I EXPECT JB to go to college but I’m leery of committing to that outcome because my sibling has made me gunshy on *knowing* certain things about our kids. ...
A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged savings plan that allows you to pay for education expenses. The scope of the 529 plan has increased in recent years to include student loan repayment, apprenticeship programs and even the ability to convert unused funds to a Roth IRA. ...
Saving for College A Financial Planner’s Guide to Smart College Savings More Floridians are recognizing the value of saving for college with 529 plans, whether through a Prepaid Plan or a Savings Plan. So far this year, more than 60,000 families have enrolled in a Florida 529 Plan, about...
Baby Step 5 is one that helps people build up their college funds for their kids. While this may not seem like a hard thing to do, it actually can be very difficult if you don’t plan for it. A college savings plan helps us enjoy knowing that college will be paid for and help avo...
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Financial planning is important, especially for parents who want to take their kids to college. As a parent, the earlier you start planning for your child’s education, the better. You can create a college savings plan with your bank to prepare for your kids’ education. ...