Finance for the Whole Family
Today we answering your questions around family finances. We address questions about 529s, dependent care FSAs, what to do when you can't live like a resident, custodial roth accounts for your kids, a...
Today we answering your questions around family finances. We address questions about 529s, dependent care FSAs, what to do when you can't live like a resident, custodial roth accounts for your kids, a...
Using real estate to pay for college may work well for the right person or family—either on its own or in combination with the 529.
When we wrote our financial plan, I wanted to make sure I wasn't tempted to stray off the correct path. I've certainly found the motivation.
We're working to pay off our student loan debt. With our kids' 529s, we want to make sure they don't find themselves in the same situation.
Answering reader questions on using 529s for K-12 education, interest from I Bonds, timing your ETF transactions, and why TIPS aren't doing great.
The real cost of private school isn't only about tuition. It's also about investment growth and how long you must keep working to pay for it.
As a military veteran, you can transfer your GI Bill to your child for their college education. But will it be enough to pay for school?
If you've gotten a late start saving for your children's education or if you just have lots of extra money, superfunding a 529 is an option.
The best 529 plans will give you a state tax credit, low fees, and great investment options. Find the best plan available for you.
A 529 plan is a great way to save for college, but who are we trying to kid? 529s help save on taxes. If you're wealthy, be sure to use them!
Most kids of high-income professionals won't qualify for need-based financial aid. Instead, it's best to rely on these 4 pillars to pay the cost of college.
My kids will get the most valuable part of their inheritance long before I die. In fact, they'll be getting a 5-part inheritance, mostly in their 20s.
Don't make the mistake of putting all your resources toward college savings at the expense of retirement savings. It'll likely come back to bite you.
A 529 Plan is one way to help PAY for your kid's college. Here are ideas for actually lowering the COST of college.
When are you done saving for college? How do you make those calculations? Open up Excel and make a few assumptions....