Most parents want to help pay for their kids’ college and still have a comfortable retirement. In this article, I’ll show you how to do it by starting with a few important questions and the right strategies to help you plan.
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THCC 529 Plan Series EP 2: 529 Plan Investment Options
If you’re using a 529 plan to save and grow money for college, it’s important to understand your 529 plan investment options. Knowing each type of investment, how it works, and its benefits can help you potentially maximize your tax-free earnings and your college savings. Here’s what you need to know. Listen Now…
THCC 529 Plan Series EP 1: 529 Plan Basics
If you’re a parent or family member who wants to help save money for future college expenses, a 529 savings plan is one of best ways to do it. In this episode, I’m joined by John Munley, a fellow financial advisor and college funding specialist, to discuss 529 plans, how they work, and why they’re such a great option to help virtually any family save, grow and maximize money for college. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 166 – Class Tracker: How to Help Your Students Stay Organized
Want to learn how to help your student get and stay organized? Start by listening to my podcast interview with Lesley Martin, a classroom teacher, academic coach and author who has some great tips and advice to help parents equip their students for better organization and to deal with the different challenges of middle school, high school, or college. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 165 – College Parent Central: Parenting in the Best Way Possible
Parenting a college student requires a very different approach than what you may have taken with your kids while they were growing up and in high school. In my podcast interview with Vicki Nelson, founder of College Parent Central, we discussed what parents should and shouldn’t do to help them prepare for college and succeed once they’re enrolled. Listen now to hear Vicki’s great expert advice. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 164 – Semester at Sea
Semester at Sea is an accredited study-abroad program for college students, which takes place on a ship, MV World Odyssey. Students visit eight to 10 countries over a span of 100 to 105 days while they take classes aboard the ship as well as in the field, and gain invaluable experiences and a global perspective. On my podcast, I spoke with Scott Marshall, CEO of Semester at Sea, to talk about this fascinating program, how it works, and what if offers students. Listen Now…