When you ask a financial expert how much you need to save up before you retire, the answer will usually be “as much as you possibly can.” That’s because the real answer is about 20 times what you spend in a year (less any social security or pension you expect). Since that number usually exceeds […]
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Whether you have a small family, a large one, or you hope to expand your existing family in the near future, you also need to think about how your family would fare if you were to experience a tragic accident. When you consider how much life insurance you need, think about the following three factors:
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According to financial guru Dave Ramsey, retirement funding should take priority over funding college for your kids. Why does he feel strongly, and is there any way to save for both? Why It’s Smart to Plan for Both Some parents have gone as far as to take money out of their retirement funds to pay
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Planning to fund college for one child can be a daunting task, but when you have multiple kids, it can seem monumental. We’re going to give you a few tips for ways to save for college when you have to think about all of your children. Education Savings Account (ESA) – This is a savings
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Are your kids entering high school? It’s never too late to start planning to fund college expenses. Are your kids still little? It’s never too early to start either with the high cost of tuition continuing to rise. Here are a few reasons to start building your college funding plan now. Over a 10-year period,
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Everyone knows that college tuition prices are not inexpensive, and they just continue to rise from year to year. That means just about every family will need assistance if they want to send their kids for more education. Here’s a quick checklist for maximizing college aid, even if your family is well above the poverty
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Whether you were shocked or not to learn that corruption dictates how some of the elite attend the top schools in the nation, there are a few things that your family can take away from the whole ordeal. Here are a few lessons to learn from the college admissions scandal. Your family should define what
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There are some families in the US that can afford to pay for college for their children. Then there are those who get plenty of help from the government due to having a need. But what if your family is somewhere in between? You make more than the middle class, but not enough to fully
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This is an important question for students (and parents of students) who intend to further their education after high school. Since the average American family pays well over $20k per year in tuition fees, very few have that kind of cash on hand. Here is a breakdown of some of your options for funding college.
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It can be intimidating to have one or more children in school. You may begin thinking about saving for college when your kids are still young, and that’s a good idea. What are some other suggestions for funding college? Here are a couple of things you need to know about: Start an education savings account
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