By Lucas Bucl It has become increasingly popular in the media to question whether a college education is still worth it. Recent studies offer an unequivocal answer – YES! While the cost of college has been increasing, the additional amount of income that college...
By Patrick Amey As a financial planner, I can’t begin to tell you how many questions I get about college saving strategies, particularly 529 plans. And it makes sense, these plans vary by state, the potential tax can be confusing, and people often feel very strongly...
By Jamie Bosse You’ve kissed your little princess goodbye and sent her off to college this year. She was top of her graduating class, a star athlete, and the smartest “kid” you know – you are so proud. You’ve supported her financially for the last 18 years and now...
In the words of the late Dick Wagner, “Financial planners help their clients spend less, save more and not do anything stupid.” There are a lot of choices you have to make in life, and some can cost you in the long run if you don’t have intelligent guidance. Many...
By Patrick Amey What parents need to know about saving for college If you’re saving for your child’s higher education, you probably have a lot of questions besides “When did college get so incredibly expensive?” One popular savings tool that I get asked about most is...