Here is an interview with Dan done by Larry Light, Senior Contributor Investing with Forbes magazine. Larry Light: How much does college cost, anyway? Dan Crimmins: According to recent data published by the College Board, the annual cost of tuition and fees for college in the US in … [Read more...] about The Best Way to Save for College: Stocks
Saving for College
Reducing College Costs
The cost of college tuition continues to astonish anyone who needs to pay for this education. For the college year 2018-2019, the average tuition, fees and room and board expenses were $48,510 for a four-year private college and $21,370 for a public college. That number is for just one year of … [Read more...] about Reducing College Costs
The ABCs of Education Investing
With school back in session in most of the country, many parents are likely thinking about how best to prepare for their children’s future college expenses. Now is a good time to sharpen one’s pencil for a few important lessons before heading back into the investing classroom to tackle the … [Read more...] about The ABCs of Education Investing
529 Plans and the New Tax Bill
The new tax bill, signed into law on December 22, 2017, has impacted a number of investment vehicles that may benefit many of us. One significant change to the 529 Plans is the ability to use these funds to cover private elementary and secondary school expenses. As a reminder: A 529 plan is an … [Read more...] about 529 Plans and the New Tax Bill
Unused 529 Plans – What to Do When Plans for Paying for College Change
529 plans are an excellent method to save for a college education. They are state-operated investment accounts that allow anyone to contribute after-tax dollars toward your child's education. Earnings build up tax free, and remain so if they are used for qualified educational … [Read more...] about Unused 529 Plans – What to Do When Plans for Paying for College Change
Searching for the Right College
“Time Flies. It’s up to you to be the navigator.” Robert Orben All of a sudden your child is in high school and the realization begins to set in that college is pending. How did you get to this point and how are you to navigate the many questions on planning and preparing for … [Read more...] about Searching for the Right College