Generation D (for debt)
Graduation season is upon us. Many of us have children, grandchildren, or acquaintances sailing out of school … and hitting pretty rough seas in the job market. I had planned to speak to my sons about...
View Article“Generation D” redux
Thank you for all of your comments on my “Generation D” blog post. We heard from students, recent grads, parents, and investors. Your comments were insightful and passionate, and pointed to several...
View ArticleDo you have the college mindset?
Beloit College has once again issued its annual “Mindset List,” this time for the class of 2014. While much of the press uses this list as a way to emphasize new college students’ youth and...
View Article529s: College saving made simple
I recently overheard a remarkably in-depth discussion between two moms who were debating the features of several fairly expensive baby strollers. As the mom of two children, a toddler and an infant,...
View ArticleIt’s never too early
We recently asked college students for their thoughts about retirement—when they want to retire, when they’ll start saving, and what they hope to do once they’re retired. Here’s what they told us. I...
View ArticleOff to college: Have you had “the talk”?
Back-to-school commercials have quickly replaced those featuring summer getaways. For those about to head off to college for the first time, returning to school is taking on an entirely new dimension....
View ArticlePracticing what we preach
Anybody can give good advice. But taking the advice we give to others? That’s sometimes easier said than done. For example, I could probably write the definitive guide to diet and exercise. It would be...
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For those wearing caps and gowns …
My brother-in-law will be graduating from college in a few days, and that has me thinking back to when I started my career a few years ago. As I set out on my own, I had many questions about finances:...
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529s: College saving made simple
I recently overheard a remarkably in-depth discussion between two moms who were debating the features of several fairly expensive baby strollers. As the mom of two children, a toddler and an infant,...
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Happy graduation! Your gift is a Roth IRA
Graduation season is upon us, and you, like me, may be pondering what to get our loved ones. Thinking back, I remember four letters that meant a lot to me when I was graduating: C-A-S-H! But that’s too...
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For those wearing caps and gowns …
My brother-in-law will be graduating from college in a few days, and that has me thinking back to when I started my career a few years ago. As I set out on my own, I had many questions about finances: …
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So how does America pay for college?
It seems that not a day goes by that I don’t see a headline about the soaring costs of college or the crippling debt facing many students upon earning their degree. My thoughts immediately go to my...
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To Roth or not to Roth for college savings?
I often get the question “Can I use a Roth IRA to invest for college?” While the answer is “yes,” the real question is whether you should. The comparison is typically drawn between 529 college savings...
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Writing tuition checks? Check your asset mix, too
As you move toward any investing goal, including college, it’s important to have the appropriate mix of assets and risk level during each stage you go through. I’m in the earliest stage myself, saving...
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Saving for college: It’s easier than you think
I love watching my toddler learn. It’s truly rewarding (and often hilarious) to observe his determination when he’s solving a new problem. How do I put these batteries back in the TV remote? How can I...
View ArticleDon’t procrastinate: Invest in your 529
Some quick tips and reminders to keep you on track to meet your education savings goals.
View ArticleFacing your college-financing fears: Part 1
Higher education is expensive—frighteningly expensive. For most parents, providing for their children’s college education is second only to retirement as their largest investment goal. But even with...
View ArticleFacing your college-financing fears: Part 2
Higher education is expensive—frighteningly expensive. But with proper planning, parents can approach college costs in an organized and financially sound way. Recently, I explored the factors that...
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