529s, I Bonds, TIPS, S Corps, ETFs, and 403(b)s
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.
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....
Financial aid planning is the new thing to maximize the difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution. But most high-income professionals shouldn't bother.
Mid-career physicians face unique financial difficulties when compared to their broke early career counterparts and their late career colleagues wrestling with an impending retirement. Consider these issues in your financial planning.
It is possible to have a million dollars to pay for your childrens' educations, but you have to start early, prioritize it, and "save til it hurts."
Johanna Turner explains some cool tricks for paying for college. Unfortunately, they're less than ideal for high-income earners, who can just use the humble 529.