Regardless of your income or the results of your Student Aid Report, every family can benefit from strategies that will help cut the cost of going to college. And the best part is that you can do many of these without buying an insurance or investment product. One thing to consider is that the average student completes a Bachelor's degree in more than four years. It is closer to five years. ... Read More
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Ask the Adviser: Are 401(k) Loans a Good Idea
I already have an existing loan from my 401k plan,I need cash but can I still get money out of my account? When an unexpected bill arrives or you're short on cash, it's tempting to look at your 401(k) as a quick and easy source of funds. But just because you can tap your 401(k), should you? I've found this to be a common question and recently received an inquiry from a a participant in the ... Read More
5 Sure-Fire Strategies to Lower College Costs
When your salary stops at retirement, will you have enough to pay your bills, travel and live the lifestyle that you want in your Golden Years? Sure, you may be one of the lucky ones with a pension. Social Security may even still be around. But if you want to live your vision of retirement, then saving and investing properly is important. And how you pay for college for your kids will impact ... Read More
