If you're the parent or grandparent of a current or prospective college student, you might be interested to learn what's new in the world of higher education.
For the 2018-2019 school year, average costs for tuition, fees, room, and board were:
$21,370 at public colleges (in-state)
If you or someone you know has been targeted by a scam artist who is trying to steal money or personal information, you're not alone.
Time is an interesting dimension. It is a fixed measurement, yet our perception of time varies greatly depending on what we are doing.
No matter how much money you have or which life stage you're in, becoming financially independent starts with a dream. Your dream might be to finally pay off the mountain of debt you've accumulated, or to stop relying on someone else for financial support.
You've put in the hard work as a college student and finally received your diploma. Now you're ready to head out on your own. And though you may not have given much thought to your financial future when you were in college, you have new financial challenges and goals to consider.
A 10% early distribution penalty applies to taxable distributions made before age 59 ½. Distributions made after age 59 ½ are not subject to the 10% early distribution penalty.
On May 13, 2019, escalating trade tensions between the United States and China sparked a worldwide stock sell-off that wiped out more than $1 trillion in global equity values.1 The markets recovered over the next three days, but tensions between the economic giants continued to drive volatility with no resolution in sight.2 Investors sometimes overreact to short-term event
Gary completed his semiannual training with America’s IRA Experts at Ed Slott and Company, LLC in Dallas, Texas. May 2-4, 2019.
Many investors may be inclined to review their portfolios only when markets hit a rough patch, but careful planning is essential in all economic climates.
Andrew Schwartz, Vice President of Madison Planning Group was recently quoted on SavingForCollege.com
He provided tips on how to help clients solve three common issues with college planning.
Case 1: New parents without a plan to save for college
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