This week on WBIR’s Sunday Money a viewer asks, should I save for my daughter’s college or for my retirement? Let’s ask our moneyman, Paul Fain, president of Asset Planning Corporation. PAUL, WHAT IS THE HIGHER PRIORITY: DO YOU SAVE FOR COLLEGE OR FOR RETIREMENT? Save for retirement It’s OK not selfish Ultimately, thoughtful BUT…
Saving for future education expenses is one of the most common financial goals. Whether the beneficiary is a child, a grandchild, or other family member. The preferred “vehicle” for those savings – the type of account – has certainly changed with tax laws and times. Even today, there isn’t a single best choice, as every…
This morning we have a “viewer” question about 529 College Savings Plans…are they the best way to save for college? Let’s ask our Money Man, Certified Financial Planner Paul Fain. PAUL, WE KNOW THAT COLLEGE IS EXPENSIVE, REALLY EXPENSIVE, WHAT IS THE CURRENT PRICE TAG FOR A 4-YEAR DEGREE? The College Board’s average cost…
By Invite Education The recent tax bill expands 529 savings plans to include expenses for elementary and secondary education. And, the annual gift tax exclusion has increased. This is big news for education savers – no matter how much you are saving! Congress wanted to make it easier to save for education. Traditionally,…