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You don’t know what you don’t know. That’s the case with a lot of things in life. That’s why knowledge is power. Knowing that something is even possible to do gives you the upp...
Are you going to college or is your kid going to college? Serious question. Let’s be honest. Many parents live ... Read more...
How do you begin to save for your children to go to college? With the rising costs of college education, is it worth the monetary commitment? Including tuition & fees, room & board, books &...
"Follow your passions" may be well-intentioned guidance, but it's insufficient. Ikigai provides a fourfold framework for making college and career decisions....
Sixty-seven percent of parents expect to pay at least some of their children's higher…...
In the late 1960s and 1970s, the U.S. Social Security Administration subsidized college expenses for young adults with deceased, disabled or retired parents who were receiving dependent benefits. The ...
Everyone with children should contribute to a 529 plan. It is a tax-efficient way to save for college since none of the gains are taxable if used for approved college expenses. Today, it costs about $...
As an older adult, college education is available at a wide variety of costs....
As a physician, you’ve likely spent years paying off your student loans. Now, with your children’s education on the horizon, ... Read more...
Planning for your grandchildren’s future is important. As grandparents, few things bring more joy than seeing our grandchildren thrive and succeed. One way to invest in their future and provide ...
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As a college student, balancing academics with in-person roles is challenging. Between coordinating schedules and commuting to work, it can quickly become quite unpleasant. With the rise of remote wor...
Heading off to college? Buckle up because it's not just about academics and making new friends—it's also a crash course in managing your finances. Learning how to dodge debt can lead you to fina...
As you navigate through your college years, balancing academics and finances becomes a crucial aspect of student life. While managing expenses is essential, finding ways to earn money while you study ...
By Dr. Jim Dahle, WCI Founder By virtue of their high income, a physician's family situation is likely to differ significantly from that of the average student's family. Average students and parents w...
There are strategies to keep your kids in school. Start by having a frank talk with your financial aid officer....
But there are caveats to moving the money into Roth I.R.A.s, and the government still has to issue guidelines about the option....
New research shows the degree to which your choice of college major and debt at graduation affect retirement savings....
In 2017 and 2019, I superfunded two 529 plans for my two children. Since then, my wife and my parents have also regularly contributed to the two college savings plans. You would think with all this ag...
I'm looking for any experiences from folks who retired close to the time that their kids were in or had just graduated from college. I have one who is a freshman and another who will start in a year; ...
Saddleback College, a community college in South Orange County, California, offers an educational emeritus program for people over the age of 55 in our area. Free emeritus classes are offered on their...
Why does Becca in Florida’s advisor "poo-poo" her strategy for funding 529 plans for education? Keith, commenting on Spotify, wants to know about reimbursing yourself from a 529 plan for the sch...
Paying for college is expensive, which is why college financial planning should really begin as soon as each child is born. But, let’s be honest. Sometimes life gets in the way, and, before you ...
When you child gets close to going to college, consider investing your 529 plan account in CDs or a stable value fund. Only some 529 plans offer them....
My son is a junior in high school and starting to look at colleges. He’s a smart, thoughtful kid who doesn’t seem to be stressing too much about where he goes off to school. At the same time, sinc...
Families also have options like 529 college plans and custodial brokerage accounts. Find out which one works best for you.
One of my biggest fears as a parent is raising kids who can’t launch into adulthood on their own. My hope is that by 26, three years after college to find their footing, they can support themselves wi...
Recent college grads face endless job rejections, forcing parents in their 60s to put exit plans on hold. Here is how families can navigate the strain.
Most of us take the safe road. We go to college, get a job, and spend the next 30 years hoping our employer doesn't one day decide we're suddenly redundant. I know this path well because I walked it f...
Kids who grow up with savings accounts are more likely to learn the basics of managing and investing — and more likely to attend college.
I vividly remember sophomore year of college. It was 10:30pm and I was leaving my girlfriend's apartment by car. Instead of coming to a complete stop at the stop sign, I slowly rolled on through and t...
If wealth management clients have children who are recent college graduates, pointing them in the right direction on their first 401(k)s helps build strong connections with two generations.
A bipartisan proposal to create a 75-year sovereign wealth fund for Social Security is not promising, according to Boston College researchers.
When I started working out of college, I had one stream of income. My job. Now that I’m in my ... Read more
I have never felt less ready, but more needful, to retire. I am soon to be 66, and have really only had 3 "career" jobs since graduating college at age 22. The first one lasted over 30 years, it was s...
Well folks, the time has finally come to buy a new car. After buying eight cars in my first ten years out of college thanks to my former car addition, I now dread the idea. All I want is to drive one ...
Ever since new research at Kings College, London suggested that visiting art galleries is good for our health, I seem to keep stumbling across commentary on the findings from that study. It concluded ...
Celebrate Episode 100 of Boldin Your Money! Hear Mark Eakle’s real retirement story—401(k)s, debt-free college, and the power of compounding. The post Podcast 100! Introducing Real Retirem...
For the next 10 days, I’ll be writing about my road trip to drop my daugther off at college in California. It’s going to be 3,000 miles. I’m taking a northern route to get there to a...
A college degree isn’t required for every high-paying career. Many people build six-figure incomes through trades, certifications, or entrepreneurship. This gallery highlights jobs that don&rsqu...
I am in my early 50s. With luck, I’ll be able to retire around 60. I find it harder and harder to be motivated to continue the grind. I know I need to. I have to get my kids through college, pay...
Contrary to what college brochures suggest, a lot of millionaires never needed a diploma to make real money. They built wealth through trade skills, smart moves, and taking control instead of chasing ...
Today, I’m talking to Dr. Michael Finke. Michael is the Professor of Wealth Management at the American College of Financial Services. His research is focused on retirement income planning, retir...
College isn’t the only way. And for many, it’s not even the best way. You can get a license or certification in months, weeks, sometimes days, and qualify for real jobs that actually pay. ...
Discover how to navigate retirement planning while raising a family. Tips for budgeting, saving for college, and protecting your long-term goals....
I'm 61, wife is 51 and we have 2 more kids to get through college so I plan to work until they at least complete undergrad studies in about 6 yrs. I own my own business and plan to adjust my hours at ...
Forget about spending four years in college just to end up broke and burned out. The truth is, a solid two-year degree can get you trained, hired, and earning real money faster than most traditional p...
From funding a college education to paying for long-term care or simply treating your family, there are plenty of reasons to use your hard-earned wealth now....
We have provided a stipend ($200)per month, to our grandson for auto costs and repairs. He is currently in his first year of college. We told him whatever amount he does not use will be placed in an a...
Yes, I (70m) am speaking to you! Fellow weekend warriors, former high school or college athletes, or recreational enthusiasts of tennis, golf, pickleball, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and walking...
College students aren't the only ones getting an education. Retirement communities on college and university campuses are growing in popularity....