529 plans can be a great way to save for college, but they're not the only way. When you're investing for a major goal like education, it makes sense to be familiar with all of your options. Mutual funds Mutual funds are an option to save for college costs. They offer unlimited investment control … [Read more...]
529 Plans vs. Other College Savings Options
Saving for Retirement and a Child’s Education at the Same Time
You want to retire comfortably when the time comes. You also want to help your child go to college. So how do you juggle the two? The truth is, saving for your retirement and your child's education at the same time can be a challenge. But take heart — you may be able to reach both goals if you make … [Read more...]
Retirement Planning Tips for Women
Women often face special challenges when planning for retirement. For example, if they are the primary caregivers in their families, their careers may be interrupted to care for children or elderly parents, which means they may spend less time in the workforce and earn less money than men in the … [Read more...]
Video: Kids and Money Part 3 – Young Adults
Raising Financially Responsible Children As a parent you want your kids to become healthy adults functioning in society and a big part of that is learning how to manage money. Should you be helping them through college? How do 529 accounts affect student loans? How should education savings be … [Read more...]
Video: Kids and Money Part 2 – Pre-teens and Teens
Raising Financially Responsible Children As a parent you want your kids to become healthy adults functioning in society and a big part of that is learning how to manage money. Is allowance still appropriate? Should they have a credit card? Should they invest in the stock market? How much should you … [Read more...]