Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, Senior Associate Michael Griffin, CFP®, and Associate Giuliana Barbagelata, CFP® work together to provide advice to an investor who is facing reinstated student loan payments; however, her life has significantly changed in the past three years, making her wonder if she has better options for paying down her student debt.
Associate Clay Norman, CFP®, explores the benefits of 529 savings plans for parents looking to save for their child’s college education. These plans offer tax advantages, flexible contribution options, and various investment choices.
A 2023 survey found 56% of Americans saying a four-year college degree isn’t worth the cost due to students graduating with significant debt and a lack of specific job skills vs. 42% who think college is worth it.
With student loan payments resuming soon, be on the lookout for scam artists posing as legitimate debt relief companies, promising to help repay loans.
Fixes to Income Driven Repayment plans will discharge around $39 billion in Federal student loans, affecting more than 804,000 borrowers the coming weeks—but what is the tax implication?
The fear of overfunding a 529 plan is a lot less now that new laws allow 529 Plan beneficiaries to roll left over funds into a Roth IRA.
Military families face plenty of financial challenges. If you’re saving for college or retirement, buying a home, or wondering how to help secure your family’s financial future, don’t overlook these five important benefits.
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and Senior Associate Logan Daniel, CFP®, CRPC®, to discuss how the Secure Act 2.0 included provisions that could help a couple’s situation with resuming student loan payments and money remaining in a 529 plan.
Managing Associate D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Associate Josh Weidie, CFP®, CWS®, join Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, to cover some of the upcoming changes parents and students can expect to see on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid this fall when they apply for the 2024-2025 school year.
Building a college fund, even a small one, can help families feel more in control and less stressed during the college research and admission process. Think of a college fund as a down payment.
