Increases in College Costs for 2012/2013 Continue to Outpace Inflation
Sending your kids to college? Save early and save often. Tuition and fees increased an average of 4.8% from last year. Read all about it in this week’s Financial Tip.
Is Your 529 Plan Making the Grade?
If you’re one of the millions of parents or grandparents who’ve invested money in a 529 plan, the arrival of a new academic year may be a good time to see how your plan stacks up against the competition. Mediocre investment returns, higher-than-average fees, limited investment options and flexibility—these are some of the things that might have you thinking you could do better with another plan. Learn more in this Financial Tip.
Avoid Using Your 401(k) to Fund Your Child’s Education
Borrowing $3,000 from your 401(k) for college expenses doesn’t seem like much until you see a tax bill of $1,320. We explain in this Marietta Daily Journal blog post. All material presented is compiled from sources believed to be reliable and current, but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The contents are intended for general information purposes…
Q&A Time: Monster Beverage, McKesson and Harris Corp.
Ted Parrish,CFA, and Dr. Gene provide their opinions on Monster Beverage, McKesson and Harris Corp.
Saving for College and Retirement
You can borrow money for your children’s college education, but you cannot borrow money for your own retirement. We explain how to find balance in this Marietta Daily Journal Blog post. All material presented is compiled from sources believed to be reliable and current, but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The contents are intended for general information…
Health Care Reform also Reformed Federal Student Loans
Bil Lako, CFP® shares a bright spot in the health care reform laws: Better terms for some student loans.
Going Back to School as an Adult
Time is money, and you’ll need both if you’re returning to school as an adult. Read ways to pay for your next degree in this week’s Financial Tip.
Health Care Law Also Reformed Student Loans
The health care law also reformed the student loan program. We highlight the changes in today’s Marietta Daily Journal. Read the Article All material presented is compiled from sources believed to be reliable and current, but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The contents are intended for general information purposes only. Information provided should not be the…
Funding Private Elementary/Secondary School
Your child’s private school tuition likely has to come out of your own pocket. We offer a list of options to consider in this week’s Financial Tip.
Georgia State Income Tax Deductions and Credits
Tax expert Tammie Hendricks, C.P.A., CVA joins “Money Talks” to discuss some of the tax credits and deductions available to those who pay Georgia state income tax.