What To Know About A 529 Plan
Saving for college comes with a lot of choices. What type of college fund is the right choice for your situation? Or will you just use a standard savings account to keep track of your college money. One type of college fund you should be aware of is the 529 plan. There are a lot […]
Compounding Interest and your Financial Future
When you are just settling into your career, the last thing on your mind is planning for retirement. Something a little more pressing on the brain will be things like paying off your student loans, saving up for a house or new car, things that will benefit you right now and well into the future. […]
Benefits of a Health Savings Account
There is not a worse time in life than when unexpected medical expenses make their appearance. Depending on where you and your family are at financially, the effects can be devastating and leave you wondering how you will be able to pay off the stack of medical bills that seem to be piling up. There […]
How to Improve your Financial Literacy
Managing your money and doing it well is one of the greatest skills you can learn. Improve your financial literacy by using the following tips. All Cash Diet It’s easy to spend money when you’re using a credit or debit card. You swipe your card and you’re done! This makes it incredibly easy to overspend. […]
Do Public Schools Have an Edge Over Homeschool?
In the last couple years, many parents have made the switch from sending their children to public school to homeschooling. While it’s a wonderful option for some, here are a few reasons why public school maintains an edge over homeschooling. Help Foster Independence When they’re younger, school helps a child get comfortable with spending time […]
4 Tax Smart Ways to Help your Child Pay for College
If you’re going to help your child pay for college, you might as well do it in a way that will benefit you come tax season. Here are four ways to fund college and benefit all parties involved. 529 Plans This is a tax advantaged savings plan that allows you to contribute a large amount […]
Help your Kid Open Up About School with These Tips
When your child spends 8+ hours away from you, but has nothing to say about it when they get home from school, that should be cause for concern. Help your child open up about their experiences by utilizing the following tips. Open- Ended Questions If you want to find out how your child’s day was, […]
What Type Of Retirement Is Right For You
Retirement is not a one size fits all situation. Just like everything else in life, there are many options to choose from. You can make a world of difference in your life by knowing what choices. There may be something out there that you have yet to hear of that would be perfect for your […]
All about your 401k
401k accounts are one of the more widely known and commonly used retirement accounts out there. Most employers give their employees the opportunity to open and contribute to a 401k account as part of their benefit package. If you are self-employed and do not employ others you can also opt for a solo 401k account. […]
College Savings Plans
Saving up for college can be daunting. There is so much unknown like what school your kids will choose, the tuition, if a scholarship will be offered… Opening up a college savings account will help ease some of your stress by helping you save for the future and have the ability to invest that money […]