Many middle-class millionaires of course want to give their child the best opportunity for success, and for many, attending the “right” university or college is that opportunity. Unfortunately, being accepted to the college of one’s choice may not be as easy as it once was. Additionally, the earlier you consider how you expect to pay … Continue reading “Countdown to College”
Countdown to College
June 23rd, 2021
Ways to Ease the Cost of College
How much could a college education cost in the 2030s? Those of you with kids may want to take a deep breath and sit down before reading the next paragraph. A MassMutual analysis projects that four years of tuition, room, and board at a private college will cost nearly $369,000 in 2031. An article at … Continue reading “Ways to Ease the Cost of College”
The A, B, C, & D of Medicare
Breaking down the basics. Whether your 65th birthday is on the horizon or decades away, understanding the different parts of Medicare is critical, as this government-sponsored program may play a role in your future health care decisions. This is such an important topic that we recently hosted a webinar for our clients to go over … Continue reading “The A, B, C, & D of Medicare”
College Admission Cheating Scandals
Don’t Let Them Deter You from Reaching Your Education Goals When the news broke back in March about the scandal in which some famous, wealthy and powerful families were gaming the college admissions process to get their kids into prestigious universities, I was both angry and sad. Like many people, I was angry because these … Continue reading “College Admission Cheating Scandals”
What the SECURE Act Could Mean for Retirement Plans
If passed, it would change some long-established retirement account rules. If you follow the news, you may have heard of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act. Although the SECURE Act has yet to clear the Senate, it saw broad, bipartisan support in the House of Representatives. This legislation could make Individual … Continue reading “What the SECURE Act Could Mean for Retirement Plans”
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
The hows and whys of college savings. The American family with a child born today can expect to spend about $233,610 to raise that child to the age of 18. On top of that, you can expect your little one’s college education to cost as much as $198,000. But before you throw your hands up … Continue reading “Getting a Head Start on College Savings”
