7 Reasons to Prioritize Retirement Savings over College Savings
Don't make the mistake of putting your resources toward college savings at the expense of retirement savings. It might come back to bite you.
Don't make the mistake of putting your resources toward college savings at the expense of retirement savings. It might come back to bite you.
Answering reader questions about how to pay for your children's college, including how much you should put in your 529, how much you can gift to them, and what to do if you don't trust their financial decisions.
Learn how 529 to Roth IRA rollovers work and understand the restrictions to ensure that your rollover isn’t subject to taxes and penalties.
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.